Scoop: Sinema pushes to open up mining [View all]
Source: Axios
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) wants the Senate's bipartisan energy and climate talks to prioritize domestic battery production — and make it easier to mine critical minerals at home, people familiar with the matter tell Axios.
Why it matters: Sinema's engagement on mining reform reveals both the possibilities — and pitfalls — of a potential bipartisan deal. Democrats are eager for a win this critical midterm year.
Sinema's support for permitting the mining reforms puts her on the same page as Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) — as well as some Senate Republicans.
It also reveals the contours of a package that would unlock billions of dollars for electric vehicles and green energy.
But tackling permitting reform, especially on the politically sensitive issue of mining, could create a chasm in the Democratic Party.
Driving the news: Axios is told that Sinema made her case during Tuesday night’s meeting of bipartisan senators, led by Manchin.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2022/05/20/sinema-bipartisan-energy-talks-mining-reform
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