Scott Pruitts Idea to Update an E.P.A. Keepsake: Less E.P.A., More Pruitt
Source: New York Times
When Scott Pruitt wanted to refashion the Environmental Protection Agencys challenge coin a type of souvenir medallion with military origins that has become a status symbol among civilians he proposed an unusual design: Make it bigger, and delete the E.P.A. logo.
Mr. Pruitt instead wanted the coin to feature some combination of symbols more reflective of himself and the Trump administration. Among the possibilities: a buffalo, to evoke Mr. Pruitts native Oklahoma, and a Bible verse to reflect his faith.
Other ideas included using the Great Seal of the United States a design similar to the presidential seal and putting Mr. Pruitts name around the rim in large letters, according to Ronald Slotkin, a career E.P.A. employee who retired this year, and two people familiar with the proposals who asked to remain anonymous because they said they feared retribution.
Many agencies have challenge coins to hand out as gifts to employees or guests. The name comes from a military tradition of carrying a coin stamped with an insignia to prove ones affiliation, if challenged.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/climate/pruitt-epa-challenge-coin.html
procon
(15,805 posts)This idiot has way too much time on his hands if he's more interested in silly self aggrandizement props than stuff like clean air and water.
BumRushDaShow
(128,979 posts)Bernardo de La Paz
(49,001 posts)Waste taxpayer money in nonsense shitty schemes they know are unconstitutional and will fail.
Making Dominionist political statements at taxpayer expense.