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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPruitt tried to let only a Fox camera into the room for his announcement today on reducing fuel effi
Nothing but censorship and corruption from Pruit!
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Scott Pruitt tried to let only a Fox camera into the room for his announcement today on reducing fuel efficiency standards, CNN reports; Fox informed its competitors, and they created a pool. Pruitt also did not invite most reporters who cover the EPA.
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How EPA's Scott Pruitt avoided tough questions on Tuesday
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By Clare Foran, CNN
Updated 4:23 PM ET, Tue April 3, 2018
Sources: White House frustrated with Pruitt
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Washington (CNN)As questions swirled over whether or not he can hold onto his administration post, embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt appeared calm on Tuesday as he touted the agency's decision to revise greenhouse gas emissions standards for automobiles.....................................
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EPA had previously planned to hold Pruitt's appearance Tuesday at a Chevrolet dealer in Chantilly, Virginia, just outside of Washington, Geoffrey Pohanka with Pohanka Chevrolet told CNN. But the event was canceled, Pohanka said.
The New York Times reported that there was pushback from some Chevy dealers who didn't want to see the brand tied to the Trump administration's announcement.
The event was subsequently moved to EPA headquarters, but with limited press access. A CNN journalist in the building was not allowed into the room for the event.
EPA had attempted to allow television camera access to Fox News without informing the other four networks: CNN, ABC, NBC and CBS. Fox alerted the networks and a pool was established allowing networks equal access to the event.
The agency has not responded to a request for comment.
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EPA only tweeted out a link at 9:33 a.m. on Tuesday with a link to watch Pruitt's speech live. ...............
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Pruitt tried to let only a Fox camera into the room for his announcement today on reducing fuel effi (Original Post)
riversedge
Apr 2018
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Pruitt is an enemy of the human race, should be viewed as a murderer along with trump
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2018
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Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)1. Pruitt is an enemy of the human race, should be viewed as a murderer along with trump
given this policy will murder many
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,740 posts)3. Wow, even Fox did the right thing for a change.
exboyfil
(17,863 posts)4. Long term it is not good for them to be seen as an arm of the government
I know they probably have already gone too far down that road...
riversedge
(70,243 posts)5. fox throws a few crumbs once in while.