Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., temporarily shut down a Thursday hearing with Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt to warn protesters to act with “decorum,” and said if they can’t, they’d be escorted out of the building.
Shimkus, who chaired the hearing, cut off Energy and Commerce Committee chairman emeritus Joe Barton, R-Texas, from questioning Pruitt to admonish the protesters.
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
See Options
Already a member? Log in
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.
