Sens. Merkley, Wyden, 170 Members of Congress Introduce Resolution Calling for Pruitt’s Resignation
The resolution comes in response to Pruitt's repeated ethics violations, misuse of taxpayer dollars, and actions that fundamentally undermine the mission of the
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A total of 39 senators and 131 representatives joined Merkley and Wyden in introducing the resolution seeking Pruitt's ouster. The 39 cosponsoring senators represent the highest number of senators in
The resolution follows numerous revelations about Pruitt's ethical violations, widespread conflicts of interest, and repeated misuse of taxpayer dollars for his personal benefit, including:
* The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office determined that the
* Pruitt entered into a sweetheart housing deal to rent a
* Pruitt has racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in bills for luxury travel perks, including booking lavish first class and charter flights to
* Pruitt has reportedly reassigned or demoted
* Pruitt has deployed
As the lawmakers noted in the resolution, in addition to flouting the ethical standards of his office, Pruitt has done untold damage to the
* Under Pruitt, the
* Pruitt has repeatedly overridden the recommendations of
* Pruitt has delayed the effective date of regulations, eased enforcement of existing regulations, and delayed the implementation of new regulations that are essential to protect public health and combat pollution.
* Pruitt has failed to exercise the enforcement authorities and duties of the
* Pruitt has undermined science at every turn, purging advisory committees of independent scientists and replacing them with mouthpieces for industry.
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