Trump Administration To EPA: Don't Post On Social Media, Don't Release Press Releases

Trump Administration To EPA: Don't Post On Social Media, Don't Release Press Releases...Just Shut Up For Now
Matt Vespa|Posted: Jan 24, 2017 2:35 PM

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattve...cial-media-and-speaking-to-the-press-n2276309

The Trump administration is putting a tight leash on the Environmental Protection Agency. A new sheriff is in town. In a memo from the EPA, it outlines, “No press releases will be going out to external audiences, incoming media requests will be carefully screened, now social media will be going out (it noted a digital strategist will be coming onboard to handle that aspect of communications), and that no new content can be placed on any website. Only do a clean up where essential.”

In all, it’s a polite way of saying shut up for now. The Washington Post also reported that no new contracts or grants would be authorized:

The Trump administration has instructed officials at the Environmental Protection Agency to freeze its grants and contracts, a move that could affect everything from state-led climate research to localized efforts to improve air and water quality to environmental justice projects aimed at helping poor communities.An email went out to employees in the agency’s Office of Acquisition Management within hours of President Trump’s swearing-in on Friday.

“New EPA administration has asked that all contract and grant awards be temporarily suspended, effective immediately,” read the email, which was shared with The Washington Post. “Until we receive further clarification, which we hope to have soon, please construe this to include task orders and work assignments.”

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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer did not go further into this development, as it was breaking news at the time he entered the briefing room. He did add that these strict measures were possibly put in place due to the agency violating its own policy regarding this area. Regardless, it appears this is the first step to the EPA’s de-politicization.

EPA Expected To Be Hit With $800 Million In Budget Cuts

Matt Vespa
Jan 24, 2017

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattve...-hit-with-800-million-in-budget-cuts-n2275830

The Environmental Protection Agency is facing a projected $800 million in budget cuts, as their facelift from the Trump administration continues. The White House has all but issued a gag order on the EPA regarding social media posts, blogs, and press releases. Needless to say, this seems to be the first steps in reining in the agency that has waged war on Middle America and introduced endless pages of regulations that has hurt American coal workers (via The Hill):

The Trump administration’s transition team for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning major budget cuts, as well as regulatory and scientific overhauls at the agency, according to a new report.The team’s plan for the EPA identified more than $800 million in planned budget cuts, including to state and tribal assistance grants, climate programs and environmental programs and management, according to Axios.

Besides adhering to a “constitutionally reckless mission” throughout the past eight years, the EPA was called out by the Supreme Court for “unreasonably” interpreting the Clean Air Act to break the backs of America’s power plants. In another absurd move, the EPA considered issuing fines for residents of Alaska for burning wood to stay warm. With President Trump’s upset win over Hillary Clinton, it’s no shocker that the EPA was sprinting to finalize some last minute regulations on oil and gas. The agency was out of control under Obama, now it’s time to reel it back.

As for the Clean Power Plan, it’s safe to say that’s on the chopping block—and thank God for that. President Trump said overall, he plans to reduce 75 percent of government regulations. Gutting CPP should be part of the butcher’s bill.

Awesome!!!!!

Doc said:

Awesome!!!!!

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YES! Never thought I would see the day they got their wings clipped!

Every day is a brand new joyous days lately. I am so very anxious all day long to see what else President Trump has accomplished.
The snowflakes are melting!
MAGA!