EPA's Pruitt Snagged Rose Bowl Tickets. Democrats Ask How

  • Democrat asks for documents on Pruitt’s latest ethical wrinkle
  • Pruitt also under scrutiny for enlisting aides on wife’s hunt

Scott Pruitt

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Scott Pruitt, the Environmental Protection Agency administrator, obtained highly prized tickets to the Rose Bowl with the help of the head of a firm doing public affairs work for energy companies -- and a top congressional Democrat wants to know the details.

Representative Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, sent a letter to Renzi Stone, founder of public relations firm Saxum, asking for documents on how he helped Pruitt obtain the tickets.