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EPA Boss Ends “Sue & Settle” Environmental Policymaking

EPA Boss Ends “Sue & Settle” Environmental Policymaking

“The days of regulation through litigation are over,” – EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued an Agency-wide directive today designed to end “sue and settle” policymaking practices within the EPA. The boss of one of the government’s …

October 17, 2017 - 4:43 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Law, Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Regulatory
Scott Pruitt Confirmed as EPA Head

Scott Pruitt Confirmed as EPA Head

Scott Pruitt was confirmed to run the EPA today, with the Senate voting 52-46 to confirm. Two Democrats, Joe Manchin (WV) and Heidi Heitkamp (ND) crossed party lines to support Pruitt, while one Republican, Susan Collins (ME), voted against him.…

February 17, 2017 - 4:39 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Regulatory