Feb 2, 2017
Corruption in the fossil fuel sector may get less prying eyes
The dismantling of coal, oil and gas industry regulations raises eyebrows and applause.
by Scott Tong
On Capitol Hill today, it was Republican regulation rollback day. The majority party began voting in the House to undo several regulations pertaining to energy and the environment.
One on coal pollution, one on oil and gas emissions. One of the rules, the SEC disclosure, requires drilling and mining companies to disclose any payments to foreign governments, including bribes. That rule is on its way out.
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