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"Manchin-Barrasso Energy Permitting Bill Advances To Full Senate" [1]

"Bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up approvals for new energy projects advanced to the full Senate Wednesday.

The legislation, put forward by Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), sailed through committee in a 15-4 vote.

The lawmakers who opposed the legislation were Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)."

Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill July 31, 2024. [2]

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Source: The Hill [2], 08/01/2024
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