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Sen. Whitehouse Slams Trump’s Pick To Lead EPA: “A sickening and saddening choice”

“At every turn, Scott Pruitt has chosen his fossil fuel donors over the health and wellbeing of the people he serves.  He has fought rules that protect the American people from toxins that cause terrible harm.  He is an inveterate denier of settled climate science and led the opposition to the EPA’s Clean Power Plan to address the climate crisis.  He is willing to mouth whatever message big fossil fuel companies want to convey – to the letter.  This record shows disdain for the EPA’s mission and ignorance of its importance.  Americans trust EPA and understand the critical work it does to protect the air we breathe and water we drink.  I expect the American people will be shocked that President-elect Trump has chosen someone with such disdain for their health as they learn more about Pruitt during his confirmation hearings.  Stay tuned.”  

Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop is a media publisher and journalist and the founder and editor of Newport Buzz, the leading news platform covering Newport, Rhode Island. He is also the creator of Palm Beach Buzz, expanding the same community-focused journalism model to South Florida. A fifth-generation Newporter, Winthrop previously worked in national politics and later as an entertainment producer in New York City before returning home to launch Newport Buzz in 2011.
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