Emails reveal close ties between former Oklahoma AG Scott Pruitt, ALEC and the Kochs’ Americans for Prosperity Group.
Democracy
Excerpts: Sessions Condemned Perjury as Impeachable Offense
During the Senate impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, then-Senator Sessions made several statements about lying under oath, or perjury, as grounds for impeachment.
Sessions Lied Under Oath and Must Resign
Sessions’ credibility is shot as the nation’s top law enforcement officer, and he should step aside.
Secret Scott Walker John Doe Leak Inquiry Underway
Legal questions are raised by the Wisconsin Attorney General’s activities.
GOP Lawmakers Duck Town Halls, But Still Make Time to Meet with Campaign Donors
Many of the same congressional Republicans who are ducking their constituents by refusing to hold town hall events during this week’s recess are actively offering to meet with donors – for a fee.
Reformers Call for Sessions Recusal in Russian Interference Investigations
Reform groups and ethics experts say Department of Justice regulations require AG Jeff Sessions to recuse himself based on his personal and political ties to Trump, his campaign, and White House staff.
Paul Ryan Is Fundraising Off Healthcare While Working to Kill It For Millions
So much for “drain the swamp.” It’s business as usual in Washington and Speaker Ryan is pulling in the big bucks as he prepares to pull the rug out from average Americans.
COURT ORDERS SCOTT PRUITT TO RELEASE EMAILS
Today, the Oklahoma County Court found Scott Pruitt in violation of the state’s Open Records Act lawsuit against Scott Pruitt for improperly withholding responsive public records and ordered his office to release thousands of emails in a matter of days.
Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Nominee Scott Pruitt for Polluter Emails
CMD alleges Pruitt violated OK open records law, failed to release 3,000 emails for over two years and asks court to block destruction of emails.
Coal Power Play at DOJ Poses Conflicts for Sessions
Senator Sessions’ #1 campaign donor is utility giant Southern Co., which now has its lobbyist and former Sessions staffer installed as head of DOJ’s environmental division.