Senator Hassan Opposes Scott Pruitt’s Nomination to Lead EPA

Senator Hassan Opposes Scott Pruitt's Nomination to Lead EPA

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement announcing her opposition to Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt's nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency:

"Protecting our environment and combating climate change is vital to our economy, our people and our way of life. After reviewing Mr. Pruitt's testimony, I continue to have major concerns over his unwillingness to fight climate change and his record of working to weaken critical environmental protections that our citizens need to thrive. Mr. Pruitt has a long record of hostility toward the Environmental Protection Agency, having repeatedly sued the agency that he's been nominated to lead in order to undermine protections for our air, land, and water. I will vote against Mr. Pruitt's nomination and I urge my colleagues to do the same."

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