Dr. Manchinstein Tries to Shock Permitting Reform Bill into Life

Last week MDN told you that U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's latest attempt to pass a so-called permitting reform bill (that would save Mountain Valley Pipeline as part of the bargain) had once again crashed and burned (see Manchin’s “Save MVP” Permitting Reform Bill Flames Out Again). The plan was to attach the permitting bill to a defense authorization bill to fund the military. Even though hundreds of leftist wacko groups object, Manchin isn't giving up. He's gotten permission from his overlord, Chuck Schumer, to try for a vote to attach his "save MVP" bill to the defense bill despite heavy opposition.

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