West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to remove his energy permitting reform plan from a continuing resolution in the face of bipartisan opposition.
- Manchin struck a deal with Schumer in which he would trade his vote on the $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act for a separate deal streamlining the approval process for energy infrastructure projects
- In particular, Manchin sought to curb local review of such projects and thereby advance the Mountain Valley Pipeline, which is planned to run through his state
- The plan faced opposition from progressive House Democrats over climate concerns
- More than 70 House Democrats, led by Rep. Raul Grijalva, signed on to a letter voicing their opposition to the deal, arguing that since they were never party to Manchin's agreement with Schumer, they are not bound to its terms
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