On the recordOctober 7, 2009
If confirmed, she will be the first woman to head the USGS in its 130-year history.
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congress.govIf confirmed, she will be the first woman to head the USGS in its 130-year history.
Noting the historic significance of Dr. McNutt's potential confirmation.
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