/tags/scott-pruitt Scott Pruitt en-US Copyright Tue, 04 Sep 2018 23:10:00 GMT /2018-09-04/epa-spent-an-extra-2-million-to-give-scott-pruitt-security The agency administrator's protective services detail expanded from six to 19 agents, but it never made a threat analysis to size up his security needs. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 23:10:00 GMT /2018-09-04/epa-spent-an-extra-2-million-to-give-scott-pruitt-security Peter Overby /2018-07-05/scott-pruitt-out-at-epa After months of ethics scandals and investigations, the embattled Environmental Protection Agency head has resigned, the president said Thursday. Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:48:00 GMT /2018-07-05/scott-pruitt-out-at-epa Rebecca Hersher, Brett Neely /politics/2018-06-04/epa-chiefs-latest-ethics-issue-used-mattress-from-a-trump-hotel The aide said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt asked for help procuring a mattress while he was apartment hunting. Federal ethics rules prohibit staff from doing private work for their superiors. Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:23:00 GMT /politics/2018-06-04/epa-chiefs-latest-ethics-issue-used-mattress-from-a-trump-hotel Peter Overby /2018-05-02/in-oklahoma-critics-say-pruitt-stalled-pollution-case-after-taking-industry-funds When Scott Pruitt served as Oklahoma's attorney general, he took over a major pollution lawsuit brought by his predecessor. Critics accuse Pruitt of inaction on the case, which remains unresolved. Wed, 02 May 2018 21:14:00 GMT /2018-05-02/in-oklahoma-critics-say-pruitt-stalled-pollution-case-after-taking-industry-funds Tom Dreisbach, Joe Wertz /2018-04-26/epa-chief-pruitt-faces-tough-questions-on-capitol-hill EPA chief Scott Pruitt said the recent scrutiny he has received over ethical issues is an effort to undermine the president's agenda. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT /2018-04-26/epa-chief-pruitt-faces-tough-questions-on-capitol-hill Jennifer Ludden, Scott Horsley, Peter Overby /2018-04-24/pruitt-proposes-new-rule-defining-what-science-can-be-used-by-epa The EPA administrator wants to restrict the science used by the agency in its decision-making. Scientists are concerned it eliminates all good science in the process. Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:53:00 GMT /2018-04-24/pruitt-proposes-new-rule-defining-what-science-can-be-used-by-epa Rhitu Chatterjee /2018-04-03/epa-chief-pruitt-faces-mounting-scrutiny-for-ethics-violations Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is fending off accusations that he misused taxpayer funds and maintained improper ties to companies regulated by the EPA. Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:32:00 GMT /2018-04-03/epa-chief-pruitt-faces-mounting-scrutiny-for-ethics-violations Rebecca Hersher /environment-nature/2017-10-14/what-does-trumps-repeal-of-environmental-rules-mean-for-texas Earlier this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the agency will seek to repeal the Clean Power Plan —… Sat, 14 Oct 2017 05:00:00 GMT /environment-nature/2017-10-14/what-does-trumps-repeal-of-environmental-rules-mean-for-texas Kiah Collier, Texas Tribune /2017-10-09/epa-chief-announces-reversal-of-obama-era-curbs-on-coal-plants In a speech in Kentucky on Monday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said the old rules aimed at reducing carbon dioxide were tantamount to declaring war on the coal industry. Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:22:00 GMT /2017-10-09/epa-chief-announces-reversal-of-obama-era-curbs-on-coal-plants Scott Neuman /2017-08-10/environmental-penalties-down-under-president-trump A new report shows the EPA has collected 60 percent less in civil penalties from polluters compared with recent administrations. Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:00:16 GMT /2017-08-10/environmental-penalties-down-under-president-trump Greg Allen