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A. Until last week, I was the governor of Utah. I was elected governor in 1992.

B. President Bush asked me to leave my job and head the EPA. The EPA is a group that protects the land, air, and water in the United States. The EPA makes and enforces rules about the U.S. environment. The EPA also gives money to state groups that work to protect the environment. About 18,000 people work for the EPA.

C. The Senate had to approve me as the EPA's new leader. After a lot of discussion and argument, the Senate voted for me. Some senators thought that I would not be tough enough on companies that pollute the environment.

Thought Questions:

Do you think Mike Leavitt is a good choice to head the EPA? Why or why not?

What qualities do you think are most important for the head of the EPA?

Activity:

Using the links in the story as resources, write an editorial either opposing or supporting Mike Leavitt as head of the EPA.

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