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MADISON - The secretary of the Department of
Natural Resources would no longer be appointed by the governor under a
bill passed Thursday by the Legislature.
Gov. Jim Doyle opposes the measure but he
must sign it before it becomes law. If he vetoes it, that would put
pressure on the Democratic-controlled Legislature to override it.
Under the bill, the secretary would be
appointed by the Natural Resources Board, not the governor. The Senate
would then have to confirm the choice.
Supporters say the move would take
politics out of conservation decisions. Critics point out the governor
still appoints the board and calling for Senate confirmation injects
more politics in the process.
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