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Trump backs permitting bill but says he won’t approve new wind permits

The bill is meant to speed energy construction and help connect more renewables to the grid. Shortly before the Senate vote, Trump reiterated full support for it but said he would not approve permits for new wind projects. That is the tension: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says the bill’s success depends on Trump officials getting turbines up and spinning so affordable energy can reach the grid. He says progress on that front is needed before final passage.

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