E&E Daily headlines — Thursday, May 24, 2018 — 6:59 AM

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SPOTLIGHT

1. POLITICS

Republicans hope gas tax repeal wins them the House

GOP lawmakers are looking to boost a California ballot initiative that could help decide the balance of power in Washington, D.C.

IN THE HOUSE

2. DEFENSE

Lawmakers approve amendment to reform mine permitting

3. TRANSPORTATION

Committee approves spending bill with riders

4. APPROPRIATIONS

Legislation includes coal, Army Corps riders

5. AUTONOMOUS CARS

Advocates ask Congress to fix data access, cyber concerns

IN THE SENATE

6. CLIMATE

NASA chief concedes to 'evolution' on global warming

7. LAW

Whitehouse presses Pruitt friend, judicial nom, on fossil ties

Upcoming markups and hearings

8. Calendar

Activity for May 21 - May 27, 2018

1. INTERIOR

Reorganization will speed permitting, promote energy — Zinke

Greenwire: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

2. INTERIOR

FWS cans migratory bird study as no longer necessary

Greenwire: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

3. EPA

Meet the man helping Pruitt reshape science

Climatewire: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

4. SUPERFUND

Experts scratch heads over rare EPA defeat in listing case

Greenwire: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

5. DEFENSE

Sage grouse rider makes the cut; Gulf drilling ban doesn't

E&E Daily: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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Thursday, May 24, 2018 — 4:19 PM

APPROPRIATIONS

Energy and water bill advances after clash over nuke waste

AGRICULTURE

Senate panel OKs spending bill, bucks House on horse meat

INTERIOR

Climate policy whistleblower wins conservation award

LAW

Divided panel approves judicial picks, including EPA critic

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Greenwire

Thursday, May 24, 2018 — 1:29 PM

LAW

Clean Water Act 'ambulance chasers'? Firm raises eyebrows

EPA

Agency wanted 'war room' press coverage

SCIENCE

GOP lawmakers, industry had EPA's ear on advisory panels

DRINKING WATER

Science proposal muddies reviews of toxic nonstick chemicals

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Climatewire

Thursday, May 24, 2018 — 7:59 AM

COURTS

Oil giants to tell judge everyone adds to warming

WHITE HOUSE

Unearthed memo reveals options to dispute or ignore science

NASA

Bridenstine says he evolved on climate science

POLITICS

Dems want to cut emissions and gas prices. Are they at odds?

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Energywire

Thursday, May 24, 2018 — 7:24 AM

ELECTRICITY

Capacity prices nearly double in largest U.S. power market

OFFSHORE WIND

Vineyard Wind would put 100 turbines off Mass. coast

ALASKA

Peak oil potential in Arctic refuge a bonanza — study

SECURITY

Digital 'timebomb' discovered in devices worldwide

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