In First 6 Months Under Trump, Polluters Already Paying Lower Fines to EPA

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By Ashley BraunAug 10, 2017, 5:22 pm165 pts
It hasn't taken long for Donald Trump to make his mark (well, many marks) on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the first six months in office, his EPA under Scott Pruitt has already seen a precipitous drop in enforcement for violators of major environmental laws, such as the Clean Air Act…

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In First 6 Months Under Trump, Polluters Already Paying Lower Fines to EPA

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