Conservative Charlottesville radio show host sues Pelosi, two U.S. House staff over climate hearings

[mahatmakanejeeves]

In recent years, Schilling has published on his website various articles and op-eds that are critical of local and national efforts to address and educate about climate change.

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Conservative Charlottesville radio show host sues Pelosi, two U.S. House staff over climate change hearings

BY TYLER HAMMEL The Daily Progress Feb 14, 2022 Updated 6 hrs ago

A conservative Charlottesville radio talk show host has sued Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives alleging they denied him public records related to climate change hearings.

The lawsuit was filed recently on behalf of Rob Schilling, a local right-wing radio host, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. In the suit, Schilling seeks a variety of documents related to a hearing held by the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight & Reform titled “Fueling the Climate Crisis: Exposing Big Oil’s Disinformation Campaign to Prevent Climate Action.”

Named as defendants are Pelosi, U.S. House Clerk Cheryl L. Johnson and Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House Catherine Szpindor. All are sued in their official capacity.

Citing information from news reports, Schilling argues that “the committee’s investigation into the fossil fuel industry’s climate disinformation campaign” is not in furtherance of Congress’ duty.

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[Walleye]

1. Republicans used to rail against frivolous lawsuits and trial lawyers

[rsdsharp]

2. Someone needs to explain the concept of standing to this asshole

and to his attorney, if he has one.

[TheRealNorth]

3. Maybe Schilling is a shill for Big Oil

Would that give him standing

[Mary in S. Carolina]

4. Who is backing all of these lawsuits?

Follow the money.