Biden delays offshore oil lease plan
In his latest showdown with the White House, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) sharply criticized the Biden administration on Wednesday for delays on a new federal offshore drilling plan that the Interior Department says it needs until ‘in December to put into effect,’ said the Washington Post reports.
“Manchin, who remains a key vote in the Senate, recently pushed back against the administration for its appointments and implementation of the Cut Inflation Act, including how it affects oil and gas leasing. natural gas in Alaska.”