Senators Schiff and Merkley call for extended ethics regulations for Trump EPA appointees to mitigate conflicts of interest.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Schiff and Merkley call for stronger ethics measures: Senators Adam Schiff and Jeff Merkley have urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to indefinitely extend recusal periods for political appointees in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. They seek to prevent these officials from interacting with former employers to reduce potential conflicts of interest.
Concerns over industry influence: The senators highlighted recent records showing these appointees had met with numerous chemical industry representatives, raising concerns about their ability to act in the public interest. They noted that the previous administration had stronger ethics standards which have since been relaxed.
Request for commitment: In their letter, Schiff and Merkley requested that the appointees commit to extending their recusal periods and forswearing contact with previous employers. They emphasized the importance of these measures to maintain public trust in the EPA's regulatory actions regarding chemicals.
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