The big sticking point in permitting talks? Transmission.
After Democrats failed for a second time to pass permitting reforms, finger pointing on the Hill is in full swing. Democrats blame the GOP for the latest collapse and argue that they offered significant compromises to broker a deal. But, those compromises weren\u2019t enough for Republicans, especially regarding transmission. POLITICO\u2019s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why transmission was a sticking point in permitting negotiations for Democrats and Republicans. Plus, Special Climate Envoy John Kerry said people are \u201cexploiting\u201d the war in Ukraine and the surge in energy prices this year to push for more fossil fuel use.