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Copies of the plan were obtained earlier this month by The Associated Press and other media outlets. A review of the plan shows many of the proposals provided by the major GOP political donor were later advanced by the Trump administration.

Edelman and his lawyer, John Tye, are seeking a formal Justice Department investigation into what they allege was corrupt conduct by a public official. Edelman also filed a complaint with Energy’s inspector general and a Senate oversight committee.

In an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday, Edelman said he listened in as Murray detailed the actions he wanted the Trump administration to take. They included replacing members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, pulling the United States out of the Paris climate accords and revoking the Clean Power Plan, former President Barack Obama’s signature effort to limit planet-warming emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Edelman said he heard Perry respond, “I think we can help you on this.”

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Energy Department spokeswoman Shaylyn Hynes denied anything improper occurred during the meeting.

“The assertions that this individual has made about Secretary Perry and the Department of Energy are ridiculous,” Hynes said Wednesday. “Industry and other stakeholders visit the Department of Energy on a daily basis. The secretary welcomes their input and feedback to strengthen the American energy sector.”

Hynes did not address Edelman’s claims of retaliation.