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Jul 05

All of the ways Scott Pruitt changed energy policy

By Joey Mendolia, Daniel Bush

Scott Pruitt had a significant impact on U.S. energy and environmental policy during his tenure as EPA chief.

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Jun 15

Top ethics officer seeks expanded probe of EPA chief

By Associated Press

Trump told reporters Friday that Pruitt was doing a "fantastic job running the EPA, which is very overriding." But Trump went on to say three times — "I'm not happy about certain things."…

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Jun 08

Dem lawmakers seek criminal corruption probe of EPA’s Pruitt

By Michael Biesecker, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

House Democrats on Friday formally requested that the Justice Department investigate Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt for potential criminal conduct.

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Jun 02

Ex-chemical industry lawyer to lead Superfund task force

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

Steven D. Cook served more than 20 years as in-house, corporate counsel for LyondellBasell Industries, one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies.

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May 25

Emails show collaboration among EPA and climate-change deniers

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Newly released emails show senior Environmental Protection Agency officials collaborating with a conservative group that dismisses climate change to rally like-minded people for public hearings on science and global warming.

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May 22

Pruitt says dealing with water contaminants a ‘national priority’

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The Environmental Protection Agency chief drew questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers last week after emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed an unidentified White House official calling a pending federal toxicological report on the chemical a "potential…

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May 15

EPA inspector general opens investigation of Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The agency's inspector general is now conducting about a half-dozen investigative audits of EPA chief Scott Pruitt's travel, security and other matters.

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May 14

Watchdog: EPA’s Pruitt demanded 24/7 armed security on Day 1

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

An internal watchdog at the Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that Administrator Scott Pruitt demanded and received unprecedented, around-the-clock protection from armed officers on his first day.

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May 04

Another aide is leaving the embattled EPA, bringing the total to 4

By Associated Press

John Konkus' announcement Friday makes him the fourth senior aide at the Environmental Protection Agency in two weeks to announce departure plans.

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May 03

Pruitt’s top spokesperson latest to leave embattled EPA

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Scott Pruitt's top spokesperson said Thursday she was leaving the Environmental Protection Agency, the latest high-profile departure as the embattled EPA administrator fights ethics allegations.

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