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Critic of fossil fuels to lead key off-shore oil agency for Biden

The Washington Post · Timothy Puko · last updated

The Biden administration official who oversees offshore energy is leaving, to be replaced by an adviser who has come under fire for her criticism of fossil fuels.

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