Senate Backs Two CSB Nominees, But Third Pick Faces Uncertain Fate

The Senate has confirmed by voice vote two of President Joe Biden’s three nominees to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), moving the panel, which investigates industrial incidents and advises OSHA and other agencies, closer to full strength after it spent more than a year with a single member. But the fate of a third nominee, who drew unanimous opposition from environment committee Republicans, remains unclear with the chamber moving closer to its winter recess. In Dec. 9...