What's in and what's out of the FAA bill

May 10, 2024

energy and environment

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Massive solar storm hits the US: 6 big questions and answers

The biggest solar storm to hit the United States in more than 20 years is underway, with impacts starting Friday night.

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The green transition is built into the tax code: The White House economist

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Lael Brainard says that even if Republicans win a majority in this fall’s general election, it would be easy to overturn the sustainable energy provisions passed in the Inflation Control Act of 2022 (IRA). He dismissed the idea that it would be possible.

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Marijuana move could help Biden with key voters

The Biden administration’s move to ease federal regulations on cannabis, which was critical to the president’s 2020 victory, could help the president make much-needed gains among younger voters whose enthusiasm for re-election is waning. may be useful.

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Upcoming news themes and events we’re watching:

Wednesday

EPA Administrator Michael Regan teeth It is scheduled To appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. hearing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) FY2025 Budget Request
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider the President’s budget request for national park service Toward 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee hearing To consider the proposed budget Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.The heads of those institutions are also scheduled to appear.

Thursday

White House Council on Environmental Quality Chairman Brenda Mallory is scheduled to testify before the House Natural Resources Committee’s Appropriations Committee. hearing
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing in forest department budget

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Why is Japan struggling? Break away from coal dependence (vox)
Lawmakers set their sights Regional air monitoring Louisiana (floodlight/louisiana illuminator)
Regulators approve major lifestyle changes for most Californians electricity bill charged (Los Angeles Times)

What is the other? read

Two important stories about The Hill today:

Barron Trump declines RNC delegate due to ‘prior commitment’

Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, declined an offer to represent Florida at this summer’s Republican National Convention (RNC). read more

George Conway: Stormy Daniels’ cross was a ‘complete disaster’ for Trump defense

Conservative lawyer George Conway suggested Thursday that former President Trump’s defense team’s cross-examination of adult film actor Stormy Daniels in this week’s hush money trial was a “complete fiasco.” read more