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‘It’s Way Too Many’: As Vacancies Pile Up In Trump Administration, Senators Grow Concerned

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…

Agency Hit by Brain Drain, Mass Retirement

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…

Trump EPA's Pollution, Waste Reduction Numbers are Lowest in a Decade

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…

With Vacancies Galore, 'Acting' Leaders Gain More Time

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…

Earth Watch, Brexit, Kamala Harris, Venezuela

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…


News Releases

EPA STACKS DECK ON POLLUTION PERMIT APPEALS

Washington, DC — Challenging a pollution discharge permit issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be much more challenging under a proposal the agency just unveiled, according…

MASSACHUSETTS ISSUES PERMIT FOR PFAS IT IS FIGHTING

Big Discharge Slated for Merrimack River – Water Source for Half-Million

SUIT TO TRACE PATH FROM REBEL TO UBER-BUREAUCRAT

BLM Must Disclose Circumstances Behind Putting William Pendley in Director’s Chair

EPA DECLINES TO AVERT MASS-CASUALTY REFINERY ACCIDENTS

Despite Near Misses, Agency Claims Ignorance on Hydrogen Fluoride Risks

EVAPORATING NATIONAL PARK STAFF LEVELS

Overall Workforce Has Shrunken by More Than a Sixth Since 2011