Following are recent press clips from national publications that relate to PEER issues, campaigns and news releases.
From: The Washington Post
“From the Justice Department to Veterans Affairs, vast swaths of the government have top positions filled by officials serving in an acting capacity — or no…
From: Energywire
“Bernhardt may need more than a smile and a joyous tweet to address looming challenges for the 70,000 employees who work for him. The agency is facing concerns about…
From: The Hill
“A January study by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility found that the number of criminal enforcement cases EPA referred to the Department of Justice collapsed…
From: Greenwire
“A new recharge for the Interior Department's many temporary leaders will keep agencies running even as it underscores the Trump administration's tardiness in filling…
From: Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod
“Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to…
From: Think Progress
“More than 130 groups and organizations have submitted public comments opposing the Interior Department’s efforts to crack down on public information requests —…
From: Coastal Review
“Information provided on the Federal Register states that the Department published a final rule in 2012 that updated and replaced the Department’s previous Freedom…
From: Government Executive
“An Interior Department proposed rule published late last month to ease the workload of its Freedom of Information Office staff has drawn fire from at least…
From: Courthouse News
“Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) said “a new era may be dawning” over management of the National Bison Range in Moiese, Montana. Management…
From: Cleveland
“With new rules imposing the greatest restrictions on the Clean Water Act since its passage in 1972, Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency has handed yet another…