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Article snippet: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator the Washington Examiner. “It’s toxic here in that regard,” Pruitt added. “This president’s courage and commitment to make those things happen and him empowering his teammates in each of these respective agencies to say, 'go forth and get results and get accountability,' it’s happening. It’s happening here, it’s happening elsewhere. And do I think that is something that some folks don’t like? Absolutely. And do I think they’ll use any means to [stop] it? Absolutely. And it’s frustrating," he said. The new interview comes the same day calls grew for Pruitt to go, even as MORE gave his EPA chief a vote of confidence. Pruitt has faced multiple controversies recently, including reports that he leased a $50-per-night condo on Capitol Hill owned by the wife of a top energy lobbyist for a period last year. The Atlantic reported on Monday that Pruitt used an obscure legal provision to bypass the White House and give raises to two top staffers. He is also under fire for a Washington Post report that the EPA considered a $100,000-per-month private jet lease. Various Democrats have hit Pruitt, including Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), who called on him to resign. Reps. called for his dismissal on Tuesday. While the White House has launched an internal review into the allegations surrounding Pruitt, Trump has expressed his support for the administrator. The president told the EPA chief to “keep your head up, keep fighting” and ... Link to the full article to read more