"The Utah Republican’s suggestion adds a new wrinkle to the already fraught permitting talks."
"A key player in Congress’ permitting reform negotiations is calling for the Senate to eliminate the filibuster in order to pass a deal after Senate Democrats signaled Monday that they are stepping back from the discussions.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike Lee suggested on social media Monday evening that Republicans ought to break with Senate precedent and pursue a more partisan strategy for advancing permitting legislation.
The Utah Republican’s comments add a new wrinkle to the already fraught negotiations around streamlining reviews for infrastructure and energy projects, and they threaten to alienate Lee — whose support for a final deal is crucial — from his Senate counterparts, who are seeking a bipartisan compromise."
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