Elizabeth Warren sounded an alarm about potential conflicts of interest in Environmental Protection Agency
"When individuals like Mr. Dunlap and Mr. Wehrum are put into positions that provide them with the power to influence environmental policies and impact the lives of millions of Americans, it is clear that this Administration cares more about serving the fossil fuel industry than it does about the health and wellbeing of the American people," Warren wrote.
Michigan, raising concerns that "despite Koch Industries extensive legal and financial interests in EPA decisions about PFAS chemicals, Mr. Dunlap is not prohibited from involvement in EPA PFAS policies that could have significant impacts on the company."By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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