According to previous accounts, Pruitt in March approached the White House and asked for substantial pay raises. Pruitt asked to bump Greenwalt’s salary to $164,200 from $107,435 and Hupp’s to $114,590 from $86,460. Pruitt has also come under fire for other spending decisions as well as allegations of ethical infractions. When asked by Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., about his pricey air travel, Pruitt claimed to be removed from the decision-making process. For his part, Pruitt told lawmakers he wanted to clear up the allegations against him.

Source: Fox News April 26, 2018 19:17 UTC