Sen. Whitehouse accuses trump's EPA chief Pruitt of violating federal law

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Democratic senator accuses EPA administrator of violating federal law
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) filed a Hatch Act complaint over an invitation to the event promoting Pruitt’s political actions.

Next Friday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt — former Oklahoma Attorney General — will give the keynote address at the Oklahoma Republican Party’s annual gala.

And already, at least one Democratic lawmaker is arguing that Pruitt’s appearance at the fundraising event violates federal law.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), who sits on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, filed a complaint on Tuesday with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, alleging that Pruitt is in violation of the Hatch Act, which limits the political participation of federal employees.

In a flyer advertising the event, the Oklahoma GOP touts Pruitt’s role as EPA administrator, highlighting steps he has taken since February to roll back environmental regulations.

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