News Clips

Following are recent press clips from national publications that relate to PEER issues, campaigns and news releases.


Critics slam EPA for rolling back union protections with latest contract

From: The Hill

"In an email sent to agency staff earlier this week and obtained by The Hill late Tuesday, the agency announced it will implement a new contract that remains unsigned…

New EPA rule could expand number of Trump officials weighing in on FOIA requests

From: The Hill

"“It’s exceptionally difficult to litigate on the ‘basis of responsiveness.’ There is no record,” said Kevin Bell, staff counsel at Public Employees for Environmental…

Trump Administration Is Suppressing Science and Public Opinion to Drill the Arctic Refuge

From: Center for American Progress

"In December 2018, the Trump administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for oil and gas…

'Failing and struggling': How financial decisions hobbled the National Bison Range

From: The Missoulian

"A 10-month investigation by the Missoulian charted a years-long funding crunch at this group of National Wildlife Refuges, one that began when the Fish and Wildlife…

National Bison Range faces detailed planning process

From: The Missoulian

"The plan for the Bison Range was mandated by a 2017 legal settlement between Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Why DC pledges to test all playgrounds for toxic lead after prior ABC7 investigation

From: WJLA

"There’s a lot at stake. In addition to lead poisoning which we’ve all seen the very tragic effects all over the country when we look at all the public outrage that happened…

The Energy 202: Congress wants to know when Trump will fill all the vacant positions at Interior

From: The Washington Post

"Many of the posts have been left unoccupied for so long that they are weighing on the mood of career staff. “We know that morale is very poor,” said Peter…

OAHS Artificial Turf Replacement Set for This Summer in Easton

From: Wicked Local Easton

"Work is expected to begin on replacement of the artificial turf and track at Oliver Ames High School towards the end of June. The project should be completed…

Government Watchdog Says State, DEP Misleading Public About Drinking Water Quality

From: Naples Daily News

"Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, released a report last week that says more than half of the state's drinking water facilities have…

Trump's Latest Government Overhaul Aims to Cut Advisory Panels by One-Third

From: CNN

"President Donald Trump on Friday announced plans to slash the formal system for advising regulators on nearly every area of federal policy. The President signed an executive…