Both major political parties agree that America needs permitting reform. Not all reform proposals are helpful, though.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has proposed a permitting reform bill that is a prime example of what not to do. Instead of focusing on permitting reform, Manchin’s bill proposes to nationalize the electricity grid.

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