Ethics Memo Raises Fresh Questions for Embattled EPA Chief

Ethics official says he didn’t clear Pruitt of all questions
New report by EPA lawyer says prior review was limited

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By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Jennifer Jacobs

April 5, 2018 at 11:45 AM UTC

Updated on

April 5, 2018 at 3:54 PM UTC

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt says a government review last week cleared him of ethical issues tied to a $50-a-night condo rental from a lobbyist last year.

It didn’t.