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Toxic Drinking Water Becomes Top Campaign Issue for Midterm Candidates Across the U.S.
Candidates in Michigan, New Hampshire, and North Carolina have put the issue of PFAS contamination at the center of their campaigns.
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House Bill Would Let Airports Stop Using Toxic Firefighting Foam
For decades, FAA policy has been to require airports to use firefighting foam that meets specifications developed by the Navy.
From Pittsburgh to Flint, the Dire Consequences of Giving Private Companies Responsibility for Ailing Public Water Systems
The private water company Veolia had contracts with both Flint and Pittsburgh around the time that lead levels rose in their drinking water.
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The EPA’s “Leadership Summit” on PFOA Pollution Will Exclude Victims and Community Groups
The EPA doesn't want to hear from people who have PFOA and other PFAS chemicals in their drinking water.
Scott Pruitt's Policy Director at EPA Met with Hundreds of Industry Representatives, Emails Show
The emails of former EPA senior counsel Samantha Dravis show more than 90 meetings with industry, compared with one environmental or public health group.
How Scott Pruitt Helped Arkansas Poultry Giants Pollute One of Oklahoma’s Prettiest Rivers
Under Scott Pruitt, the EPA has taken actions that could further undermine Oklahoma’s longstanding efforts to clean up the Illinois River.
EPA Adviser Albert Kelly Resigned Amid Ethics Inquiries. Is Scott Pruitt Next?
Albert Kelly, a longtime associate of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, was overseeing the Superfund program. Last year, he was banned for life by the FDIC.
As Attorney General of Oklahoma, Scott Pruitt Was a Big Spender in a Small State
In 2014, while Scott Pruitt was attorney general of Oklahoma, the expenses of his office were almost $28 million higher than those of his predecessor.
Why Did the EPA’s Scott Pruitt Suppress a Report on Corruption in Oklahoma?
The evidence of improprieties reflects badly on Pruitt, who shared the results of the audit with the attorney representing the trust being investigated.
Lobbyist Behind Scott Pruitt Condo Deal Also Did Favors for Disgraced Rep. Tom DeLay
Along with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, J. Steven Hart was part of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s “kitchen cabinet.”