“defenders are using weaker tools than attackers

“congressional action would provide the strongest protection but argued that the administration should also examine what EPA can accomplish under existing law

“"The ability to undo or preemptively block permitted projects undermines confidence in the permitting system and can chill investment even where projects have complied with established requirements,"

“"So that's why we want to focus the administration's attention on this problem that could undo all of the good work that they're doing to speed up permitting,"

“this growing gap is leaving some building owners increasingly unable to cover basic operating expenses, which can lead to deferred maintenance and reduced investment in the city’s existing housing stock.

“questioned whether the reforms would "actually deliver value for workers"

“Trans people aren’t taking away our health care. Undocumented people aren’t defunding our schools. Muslims aren’t cutting taxes for themselves and their rich friends. It’s the billionaires and their puppet politicians,

“"He is spending a huge amount of energy, mental and otherwise, on these renovation projects, beautification projects around Washington, and then monuments to self,"

Maggie Haberman

The New York Times' reporter

Axios · Aug 13
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