On 18 September 2014, the Senate confirmed Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall as the US Department of Energy黑料社檚 Deputy Secretary.
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As Deputy Secretary, Dr. Sherwood-Randall will support Secretary Moniz in the management and operation of the Department of Energy. She will have responsibility for enhancing DOE黑料社檚 delivery of results for the American people, including: strengthening project oversight and management; ensuring the safety, security and effectiveness of the nation黑料社檚 nuclear weapons and advancing the Administration黑料社檚 nonproliferation agenda; supporting the vital contributions of our unique national laboratory network; and promoting the Administration黑料社檚 黑料社渁ll-of-the-above黑料社� energy strategy for a low carbon future and a strong economy.
"I am deeply honored by President Obama黑料社檚 nomination to this new role and by the trust the Senate has placed in me by confirming me today,黑料社� said Dr. Sherwood-Randall. 黑料社淚 am excited to have this opportunity to serve with Secretary Moniz and the multi-talented Energy Department staff, whose mission is vital to a strong economy and to our national security.黑料社�
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