Resolution: Presidential pardon power should be restricted when used for Clean Air Act violators or political donors convicted of fraud.
Fact sheet
- The president issued pardons to individuals convicted of Clean Air Act violations - One pardon recipient was a political donor to the president - The donor had pleaded guilty to fraud charges - The fraud case involved Jack Abramoff - The pardons were issued using presidential clemency authority - The pardons involved both environmental law violations and financial fraud convictions
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