The Ethics Scandals That Eventually Forced Scott Pruitt to Resign

by Susan Sargent | July 6, 2018
From: The Guardian “After months of scandals, investigations and public protest, Scott Pruitt has finally resigned as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. During his relatively short time in the role, he was accused of a litany of corrupt practices, illegal activities and ...

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf Scientist?

by Susan Sargent | July 5, 2018
From: New York Times “The strange story of Rob Wielgus is a tale of what happened to one loud scientist who ran afoul of powerful forces. More broadly, it’s a parable of the American West in the 21st century and of how little we still can agree what it should look like. And it’s ...

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt’s Long List of Controversies

From: KITV “A steady stream of negative headlines involving Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt in recent weeks and months has official Washington wondering whether the embattled agency chief can hold on to his job. Pruitt came to Washington already a ...

A FOIA Delayed Is a FOIA Denied

Even When Sued Agencies Deploy Stalling Tactics That Consume Years ...

Grand Teton Chief is Trump’s Pick to Lead NPS

From: E&E News “Jeff Ruch, executive director of the nonprofit watchdog Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said Vela’s record suggests he won’t be a “change agent” for the Park Service. Despite all of the talk about the need to change the ...
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