Scott Pruitt needs to answer for what he's done to the EPA

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http://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/371147-scott-pruitt-needs-to-answer-for-what-hes-done-to-the-epa?amp&__twitter_impression=true

BY MARY ANNE HITT, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

A rare thing will happen Tuesday: Scott Pruitt will face questions from Congress about his time as head of the EPA - a year packed with scandals and assaults on bedrock clean air and water laws. We're watching closely to see whether he answers those questions, or whether Congress will settle for another round of Pruitt's platitudes.

Despite being the driving force behind the Trump administration's relentless attacks on our environment and our communities, Pruitt is clearly petrified of criticism.

He's wasted thousands in taxpayer dollars on a soundproof phone booth, he's kept his schedule out of public view, and newly-revealed emails show his staff works overtime to keep him from answering questions from reporters and the public.

He's also dodged those who are most responsible for holding him accountable, having testified just once before Congress since getting confirmed.

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