WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: BIPARTISAN PERMITTING REFORM WILL DELIVER CHEAPER ENERGY, MORE JOBS, RESPONSIBLE GROWTH

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act last week, a broad coalition of labor leaders, energy producers, and nonprofits has voiced support for the permitting reform plan, noting that it will deliver cheaper energy, more jobs, and responsible growth. The legislation was drafted by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee; Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee; Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee; and Martin Heinri...