Barrier to Jackson Confirmation Cleared

A Republican senator's delay of a confirmation vote for Environmental Protection Agency administrator-designate Lisa P. Jackson has been resolved, according to the Associated Press.

The "hold," which was placed by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, was lifted after Barrasso spoke with Carol Browner about the extent to which she would be involved in EPA affairs.

Browner has been selected by President Barack Obama to head a new White House office in charge of climate change policy.

Her appointment to that post does not require Senate confirmation.

A vote on Jackson's nomination is expected soon.