Inspector general to review whether politics influences EPA's science
The Environmental Protection Agency inspector general's office announced Friday that it will review the "extent and type of employee concerns, if any, with scientific integrity."
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EPA reverses Pruitt-era rule on diesel emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency will now enforce an Obama-era rule that limits diesel truck emissions, reversing one of the final decisions made under former agency chief Scott Pruitt.
With EPA rule change, worries linger for those near coal ash ponds
In March 2017, coal mogul Bob Murray came to the Washington headquarters of the U.S. Department of Energy for a meeting with Secretary Rick Perry. Also at the table was Andrew Wheeler, who this month became acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Acting EPA chief 'puts a premium on transparency'
The acting Environmental Protection Agency chief, Andrew Wheeler, is bringing to the job a "change in tone," the agency said, that could shed greater light on the decisions and actions of EPA leadership.
Politico: EPA intentionally delayed release of cancer study, officials say
Administration officials within the Environmental Protection Agency are blocking a report from the public on the dangers of inhaling formaldehyde vapor, according to Politico.
5 things for July 6: Scott Pruitt, China trade, Bill Shine, cave rescue, Japan cult
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Aide: Pruitt wanted to become attorney general
A former aide to Scott Pruitt, who resigned Thursday as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, testified to the House Oversight Committee that Pruitt had discussed with her his desire to become attorney general, according to excerpts of interview transcripts released by the committee's top Democrat.
EPA chief Scott Pruitt resigns amid scandals, citing 'unrelenting attacks'
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned after months of ethics controversies, citing "the unrelenting attacks" on himself and his family, which "have taken a sizable toll on all of us."
Democrats call for IG probe of Pruitt's secret calendar
Two Democratic Congressmen Thursday called on the EPA's Inspector General to investigate whether Administrator Scott Pruitt committed a federal crime by allegedly hiding or falsifying records of meetings and discussions with industry representatives.
Official: Pruitt 'inching forward to the tipping point'
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt, facing additional reporting about his many controversies, is "inching forward to the tipping point," a senior administration official said.
