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Biden’s Top Climate Adviser Signals Support for Permitting Deal with Fossil Fuel Advocates

Inside Climate News · By Marianne Lavelle · last updated
John Podesta praises Manchin bill as a basis for compromise, but says the White House opposes any effort to tie energy fast-tracking to debt ceiling legislation.

By Marianne Lavelle

President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday signaled readiness to work with fossil fuel industry advocates of both parties in the Senate to pass legislation aimed at streamlining the process of approving new energy infrastructure. 

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