Lawmakers seek end to pesticide program testing on kids

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Senators place hold on EPA nominee
Lawmakers seek end to pesticide program testing on kids

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- A Florida senator said Thursday that he was placing a hold on the nomination of Stephen Johnson to become administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency because of a pesticide program involving children in the state.

Johnson, who is currently serving as the EPA's acting administrator, is a 24-year veteran of the agency and was nominated by President Bush to become administrator in March.

"Exercising my right in this confirmation process, I am placing a hold on the nomination of Mr. Johnson's confirmation, because I'm going to stand up for the health and safety of children in my state," Sen. Bill Nelson said at a press conference.

Nelson, a Democrat, is the second senator to place a hold on Johnson's nomination.

The legislator added that he would "use every parliamentary procedure that is available" to hold up the nomination until Johnson agrees to cancel the program.

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[Straight Shooter]

1. I can't believe bush would even nominate such a low-life.

Oh. Wait. Nevermind.