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Trump administration looks to ease showerhead water flow rules

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

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Former Texas Governor Rick Perry speaks at the Republican Party of Iowa's Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, May 16, 2015. Photo by Jim Young/Reuters
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

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry testifies before a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on his nomination to be Energy secretary. Photo by Carlos Barria/Reuters
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

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As Treasury nominee Mnuchin defends record, Perry says his attitude on Energy has changed

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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,…

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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.

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Dec 14

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RNC strategist Spicer: ‘Zero evidence’ Russian hacks had any impact on the election

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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,…

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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.

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Dec 13

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Trump’s secretary of state choice sets up possible confirmation fight

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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…

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