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politics2 years ago

Pipeline Politics: Debt Ceiling Bill Sparks Controversy.

Sen. Tim Kaine has introduced an amendment to the House-passed debt ceiling bill to strip approval for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a controversial pipeline backed by fellow Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin. Kaine and other Virginia Democrats have opposed the inclusion of the pipeline approval in the bill, arguing that it is unfair and opens the door to corruption. Manchin, who is up for reelection next year, is a top target for Republicans hoping to retake the Senate in 2024 and securing approval for the pipeline is a key priority for the senator.

via The Hill|
#debt-ceiling-bill#energy-permitting#joe-manchin
energy2 years ago

Energy Permitting Reform at Risk in Debt Ceiling Negotiations

Lawmakers are close to reaching a deal on energy permitting as part of legislation to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default. The deal would ease the process of building interstate transmission lines for clean electricity, a priority for Democrats and President Biden's climate agenda. The agreement would also make modest changes to the National Environmental Policy Act to sweeten the deal for Republicans. The proposal would be based on forthcoming legislation known as the Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply Act, which could help the US reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

via The Washington Post|
#clean-energy#debt-ceiling-talks#energy
politics2 years ago

Navigating the Political Minefield of the Debt Ceiling Debate.

House Republicans are hoping to gain support from some politically vulnerable Democrats for their debt-limit package, which includes conservative priorities such as expanding work requirements for food assistance programs and overturning Biden's student loan forgiveness program. The GOP's push to streamline permitting rules for energy projects might attract enough interest among Democrats to get added to a final deal. Democrats have insisted that they're ready to haggle over federal funding for the fiscal year that kicks off on Oct. 1, but not with the Treasury Department's borrowing ability at stake.

via POLITICO|
#debt-limit#democrats#energy-permitting