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The oil & gas lobby wants to speed the secret deal on fast-tracking permits before the public knows what is in it (opens the original)
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Senate Democrats are closing in on a secret deal with President Trump that is expected to be backed by an “all of the above” array of energy lobbyists. “We are extremely close,” said Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse — a top negotiator — yesterday at Climate Week, noting that Senators could put “pens down” any moment to seal the deal. Perhaps the biggest question remaining is whether the public will have a chance to assess
“Son of Godzilla Voted Down Tonight!” (opens the original)
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