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Lowey Statement on Confirmation of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

Statement

Date: Feb. 17, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Environment

Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:

"I am outraged that the Senate confirmed Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency just 24 hours after a federal judge ruled that Oklahoma must turn over thousands of emails related to Pruitt's communications with fossil fuel companies. This information is central to whether Pruitt is fit to lead the agency, considering he accepted over $300,000 from the oil and gas special interests. As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will hold Administrator Pruitt and the Trump Administration accountable for ensuring our families and communities have access to clean air and water."


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