Politics Aug 13 Trump administration looks to ease showerhead water flow rules By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Politics Jun 22 Energy Secretary Rick Perry distances himself from Trump’s proposed budget cuts As senators condemned the budget at a hearing, Energy Secretary Rick Perry made it clear he did not have a say on the request submitted to Congress. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Politics Jun 19 Energy Secretary Rick Perry says carbon emissions not main driver for climate change Perry's view is contrary to mainstream climate science, including analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Politics Mar 02 Senate confirms former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as energy secretary Perry — who once pledged to eliminate the department of energy — has repeatedly promised be an advocate for the agency and to protect the nation's nuclear stockpile. By Associated Press
Science Jan 20 Scientists give Rick Perry mixed grades on his confirmation hearing Perry vowed to protect scientists at the Department of Energy, but shrugged on the central tenet of climate change policy. By Nsikan Akpan
Jan 19 Watch 3:39 As Treasury nominee Mnuchin defends record, Perry says his attitude on Energy has changed By PBS NewsHour In another day of contentious confirmation hearings, the most dogged questioning came for Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin, a billionaire banker who worked at Goldman Sachs owned a hedge fund. Meanwhile, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, nominee for energy secretary,… Continue watching
Dec 15 Column: The biggest paradox Rick Perry faces at the Department of Energy By William H. Tobey for The Conversation While the Department of Defense defends us, and the Department of Treasury manages federal finances and supervises banks, the Department of Energy does not provide America’s energy. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 7:32 RNC strategist Spicer: ‘Zero evidence’ Russian hacks had any impact on the election By PBS NewsHour With the choice of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry for the Energy Department of Energy and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his cabinet. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sean Spicer,… Continue watching
Dec 14 Perry brings oil industry ties to Energy Department By Stephen Braun, Associated Press Rick Perry, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Energy secretary, has close ties to the Texas oil industry. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 3:30 Trump’s secretary of state choice sets up possible confirmation fight By PBS NewsHour President-elect Donald Trump chose Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state. Tillerson rose through the ranks of the oil and gas giant over four decades, and expanded its business overseas, including operations in Russia, as chief… Continue watching