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Permitting reform bill that may increase fossil fuel emissions receives bipartisan support

Legislation that would reform energy permitting passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on a 15-4 bipartisan vote on Wednesday despite concerns that it will likely lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Sen. Martin Heinrich, a New Mexico Democrat, voted in favor of the bill despite advocates urging him to oppose the […]