By — Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/epa-inspector-general-opens-investigation-of-pruitts-use-of-multiple-email-accounts Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter EPA inspector general opens investigation of Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts Nation May 15, 2018 6:58 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency’s inspector general is opening an investigation into Administrator Scott Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts. Inspector General Arthur Elkins says his office will review the matter despite budget and staff constraints. With the latest announcement, he is conducting about a half-dozen investigative audits of Pruitt’s travel, security and other matters. READ MORE: All of the ways embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt has changed energy policy The request for the email investigation came from Democratic Sens. Tom Carper of Delaware and Jeffrey Merkley of Oregon. Carper released a copy of the IG letter. The senators asked the IG to review whether Pruitt was complying with federal law and EPA policy when using multiple email accounts and whether all accounts are searched when responding to Freedom of Information Act requests. A House committee and the Government Accountability Office also are investigating Pruitt. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency’s inspector general is opening an investigation into Administrator Scott Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts. Inspector General Arthur Elkins says his office will review the matter despite budget and staff constraints. With the latest announcement, he is conducting about a half-dozen investigative audits of Pruitt’s travel, security and other matters. READ MORE: All of the ways embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt has changed energy policy The request for the email investigation came from Democratic Sens. Tom Carper of Delaware and Jeffrey Merkley of Oregon. Carper released a copy of the IG letter. The senators asked the IG to review whether Pruitt was complying with federal law and EPA policy when using multiple email accounts and whether all accounts are searched when responding to Freedom of Information Act requests. A House committee and the Government Accountability Office also are investigating Pruitt. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now