U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator nominee Scott Pruitt testifies at his confirmation hearing in this excerpt

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator nominee and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in this excerpt from the hearing. Senator John A. Barrasso M.D. (R-WY) chairs the hearing and recounts Pruitt's career. Senators James Inhofe (R-OK) and James Lankford (R-OK) introduce Pruitt. Following his introductory remarks, Pruitt talks about the role of a regulator and says he disagrees with President-elect Trump's views on climate change. Pruitt is challenged on his relationships to major energy corporations and their contributions to his campaign. Pruitt discuses whether human activity is the primary cause of climate change saying that the issue is subject to more debate. He is also questioned about the numerous lawsuits he filed against the EPA as Oklahoma Attorney General.

Date Issued:

2017-01-18T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States and Oklahoma

Subject Topic:

Relations with energy industry executives, Officials and employees, Selection and appointment, Climatic changes, Climatic changes, Effect of human beings on, Climatic changes, Government policy, Energy industries, and Federal-state controversies

Subject Name:

Pruitt, Scott, 1968-, Pruitt, Scott, 1968-, United States, and Environmental Protection Agency

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

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