House lawmakers are questioning the Biden administration’s deal to
rejuvenate salmon and steelhead species along the Snake River in the
Pacific Northwest and support efforts to replace the hydropower along
the river. It’s a political issue angering Republicans, who accuse the
Biden administration of wanting to remove the Snake River dams.
POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the administration’s decision and
the congressional pushback. Plus, the largest offshore wind farm in the
United States received the last two major federal approvals it needed to
begin construction.

 

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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. 

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Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.