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Washington, DC Takes Action to Strengthen Democracy

Washington, DC -- Today, Mayor Bowser, following the Council of the District of Columbia’s unanimous support for the legislation, signed the Fair Elections Act of 2017. This bill incentivizes those…

Trump Opts to Replace Exxon-Run State Department in Favor of Koch Brothers

Washington, DC -- Today, the Washington Post reported that Donald Trump has fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, choosing to replace him with Koch Brothers backed CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Pompeo…

ICYMI: Zinke May be Using $139,000 Door to Shut Public Out

Washington, DC -- Today, the Associated Press reported that the Department of the Interior spent nearly $139,000 on a work order labeled “Secretary’s Door.” Zinke’s spokesperson is not denying that…

Sierra Club Endorses Jason Crow for Congress

Aurora, CO -- Today, Sierra Club Colorado announced its endorsement of Jason Crow in the election for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.“The Sierra Club is proud to endorse Jason Crow for…

Corruption? Top Pruitt Aide Moonlights as Consultant for Private Interests

Washington, DC -- Today, E&E News reported that one of Scott Pruitt’s top political aides, Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Public Affairs John Konkus, has been serving as a media…

Ryan Zinke Marks 1 Year Anniversary with More and New Scandals

Washington, DC -- On Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke’s one year anniversary on the job, new scandals have emerged and past ones have grown, continuing the trend Zinke has  established this…

Scott Pruitt is Out of Excuses: It’s Time He Paid the Price

Washington, DC -- Scott Pruitt’s excuses for spending more than $100,000 in tax dollars on his own luxury flights are falling apart -- and he’s only making things worse for himself. Amid mounting…

Sierra Club Statement on Scott Pruitt's Abuse of Taxpayer Funds

Washington, DC -- On Sunday, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt was exposed for flying first class on the taxpayers’ dime -- even spending more than $1,600 on a flight from Washington…

ICYMI: Scott Pruitt Has Spent More Than $100,000 on Private and First Class Travel

Washington, DC -- On Sunday, the Washington Post reported that, even after he was discovered and publicly admonished for taking private plane travel, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has repeatedly…

Sierra Club and Gulf Restoration Network Announce Legal Challenge To EPA Over Failure To Comply With Endangered Species Act in the Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Sierra Club and the Gulf Restoration Network filed a lawsuit in D.C. Circuit Court challenging the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to consult with wildlife…