Pruitt has blanket waiver to first-class travel rules

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Scott Pruitt has a “blanket waiver” to federal standards that limit officials’ ability to book first-class flights on the taxpayer dime.

Citing “security threats” against Pruitt, an EPA spokesman said late Tuesday that President Trump’s top environmental regulator has been granted more leeway in flying business class or first class.

The statement came amid new scrutiny into Pruitt’s travel expenses. The Washington Post reported Sunday that he frequently flies first class, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars.

CBS News reported late Tuesday that Pruitt flew the luxurious business class on Emirates in June 2017 on a flight back from Italy, obtaining a waiver to rules that require official travel to be on United States-flagged airlines.

http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/373747-pruitt-has-blanket-waiver-to-first-class-travel-rules

Douchebaggery has its privileges.

[Initech]

1. Funny that republicans are quick to decry liberals for wasteful government spending!

But this administration so far has spent money like drunken frat boys at a Vegas bachelor party.

[GP6971]

2. Screw him. n/t

[democratisphere]

3. It is always important to be rewarded for destroying the environment

and kissing your boss' ass.

[Adrahil]

4. Meanwhile... when I fly for Government contracts...

I have to fly in Economy..... even for a 15-hour flight, where I have to attend a meeting 4 hours after the flight arrives.

Fuck him.