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The outcome could affect the timing and rules for energy and other projects in the United States. Businesses seeking permits and communities concerned about environmental protections or tribal input are among those affected.
POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES
Democratic gains cloud prospects for a year-end permitting deal
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Democrats’ election gains may make it harder to pass a permitting deal during the lame-duck session, Axios reports, citing an advisory firm’s assessment. The proposal is a priority for fossil-fuel and renewable-energy sectors, while critics object to its potential effects on environmental protections and tribal input.
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