Manchin’s Permitting Deal Draws Skepticism From GOP Counterpart

A leading Republican advocate for slashing through US permitting delays says she’s skeptical a bipartisan deal can be reached on legislation led by Democrat Joe Manchin to speed reviews of big energy and other infrastructure projects.

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R) said in an interview that Manchin, who was promised action on a permitting plan to gain his crucial vote on the historic climate package, has yet to share any drafts with her, his West Virginia colleague. The climate package passed with only Democratic support in the Senate and since has been signed into law.

Senators are now in August ...