“This is the litmus test of whether we’re serious to get energy independent. I think we will,” said Rep. Ralph Norman, when asked about linking the GOP’s energy permitting bill to its debt offer. | Francis Chung/POLITICO A growing bloc of House Republicans is urging Speaker Kevin McCarthy to consider demands beyond the budget —
Revenge? Republicans weigh tanking Manchin’s permitting plan
November 8, 2022 by
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said that “I don’t think you can count on any Republicans to vote for something they haven’t seen.” But there’s another factor: Manchin’s agreement with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to pass their party-line domestic policy centerpiece this summer — with permitting reform as a side agreement, requiring votes from both parties