Faster Energy Permitting Gains Traction in US Debt-Limit Talks
- GOP sees four areas ripe for compromise, energy at top of list
- Staff talks debt limit ahead of Friday Biden-McCarthy meet
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An agreement on speeding permits for energy projects is emerging as a key potential component in any deal to avert a US default, lawmakers and officials familiar with talks on the debt limit impasse say.
Aides working behind the scenes to identify potential areas of compromise already have zeroed in on changes to permitting rules that would expedite production of fossil fuels, a priority for Republicans and some Democrats, and clean energy, a progressive priority.