Manchin's permitting bill is a great improvement. It means the Sierra Club and the Enviro-whackos can't delay energy projects ad infinitum. They get one bite at the apple. And there is a time limit. If Manchin's permitting bill passes, it will give the green light to the Mountain Valley pipeline.
The downside of the bill is that it is part of a deal Manchin made with Schmuck Schumer to get Schumer's spending bill through.
The left uses greeny lawfare to hamper energy projects. Manchin's bill cripples that lawfare.
https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/3662249-manchins-infrastructure-bill-includes-federal-power-grab-for-high-voltage-transmission/amp/
The rats are not about to take their foot off of our throats.
“Kaine is a fool.”
Kaine is a snake
Republicans should all vote against it just to spite Manchin. Next year, after Republicans take over the House and Senate, they can always pass their own reform bill.