Lewandowski slams 'deep state' regulators for rejecting Perry coal plan

[DonViejo]

BY TIMOTHY CAMA - 01/09/18 10:13 AM EST

President Trump’s former campaign manager slammed a five-member federal board — four of whom Trump nominated — as part of the “deep state” for rejecting Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s plan to boost coal and nuclear power.

The Tuesday morning tweet came from Corey Lewandowski the day after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unanimously killed Perry’s plan to require higher electricity payments to coal and nuclear plants.

Link to tweet

The “deep state” label has become popular among Trump’s supporters, who have accused some career government employees and holdovers from previous administrations of working to undermine the president's agenda. But Lewandowski notably used the label against a body composed almost entirely of Trump nominees.

Three of the five FERC commissioners are Republicans, including Chairman Kevin McIntyre. All three Republicans, as well as one of the Democratic commissioners, were nominated by Trump last year and confirmed by the Senate.

As an independent body, FERC isn’t required to follow policies suggested by Trump, Perry or the administration. Trump can only remove members under extreme circumstances, like malfeasance or neglect of duty.

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http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/368071-lewandowski-slams-deep-state-regulators-for-rejecting-perry-coal

[dalton99a]

1. 4 out of 5 were nominated by Trump

A fact that will be conveniently discarded

[mindem]

2. Little whiny pants Corey

What happened to the repuke mantra of "the government shouldn't be in the business of picking winners and losers?"

[Permanut]

3. The Bible thumpers have also picked up on the "deep state" BS..

Barbara Carmack, for example, who also promotes on her daily radio show her absolute certainty that Trump was appointed by God himself, and that Trump represents "the Lord" every time he speaks.

[riversedge]

4. WashPost-- Trump-appointed regulators reject plan to rescue coal and nuclear plants

Trump-appointed regulators reject plan to rescue coal and nuclear plants

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2018/01/08/trump-appointed-regulators-reject-plan-to-rescue-coal-and-nuclear-plants/?utm_term=.2a1c58da84d5




By Steven Mufson January 8 at 5:40 PM

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday unanimously rejected a proposal by Energy Secretary Rick Perry that would have propped up nuclear and coal power plants struggling in competitive electricity markets.

The independent five-member commission includes four people appointed by President Trump, three of them Republicans. Its decision is binding.

At the same time, the commission said it shared Perry’s stated goal of strengthening the “resilience” of the electricity grid and directed regional transmission operators to provide information to help the commission examine the matter “holistically.” The operators have 60 days to submit materials. At that time, the agency can issue another order.

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