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George Cahlink, Marc Heller and Dylan Brown, E&E News reporters
A Senate standoff over protecting health benefits for 22,000 retired union coal miners threatens to force a government shutdown beginning at midnight tonight. It's also delaying action on a water projects bill.
Acting EPA chief Andrew Wheeler could have a tough confirmation fight on his hands. Environmental groups came out against his expected nomination for the job within minutes of President Trump's announcement.
By Kevin Bogardus and Hannah Northey in E&E News PM
In a Democratic clash, progressives are pushing an ambitious plan to wean the U.S. off fossil fuels, boost renewables and build a "smart" grid. Meet the "Green New Deal."
By Hannah Northey in Greenwire
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Acting EPA chief Andrew Wheeler could have a tough confirmation fight on his hands. Environmental groups came out against his expected nomination for the job within minutes of President Trump's announcement.
By Kevin Bogardus and Hannah Northey in E&E News PM
In a Democratic clash, progressives are pushing an ambitious plan to wean the U.S. off fossil fuels, boost renewables and build a "smart" grid. Meet the "Green New Deal."
By Hannah Northey in Greenwire