POLITICO Energy

EPA's research chief ignores his own voluntary recusal

Episode Summary

David Dunlap, head of the agency's research office and former Koch Industries employee, exchanged e-mails about a health assessment of formaldehyde after saying he'd recuse himself to avoid an appearance of bias. Also, Rick Perry stays laser-focused at the D.O.E even as the impeachment enquiry surrounds him.

Episode Notes

POLITICO's Annie Snider has unveiled that David Dunlap, E.P.A's research chief,  kept on communicating with officials at the agency about a health assessment of formaldehyde, despite saying he would voluntarily recuse himself given his previous employer. Plus, Congressional Energy reporter Anthony Adragna asks senators whether Rick Perry should comply with the House's subpoena for documents related with his involvement in the U.S.- Ukraine relations.