Lisa Jackson was nominated to serve as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, the top federal environmental position on December 10, 2008, under the Obama administration. Jackson also served on Obama's 12-person energy and natural resources transition team. On December 15, 2008, her appointment was made official during a press conference announcing several new cabinet members.FOX News: Obama Announces Energy, Environmental Team (December 15, 2008)
Lisa Jackson is the current chief of staff under New Jersey's Governor Jon Corzine, a position she has held since December 1, 2008. Previous to her chief of staff position, Jackson was the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection commissioner.
Lisa Jackson News and Commentary
MSNBC: Chu to be Energy Secretary (December 10, 2008)
Newsday.com: Lisa Jackson background (December 10, 2008)
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