Kaine Statement Ahead of Vote on Debt Limit Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement ahead of the Senate’s vote to avert a debt default:

“I agree that we must take steps to improve the permitting process for all energy projects. But I am deeply troubled by the unprecedented provision to cherry-pick one project and exempt it from the normal judicial and administrative review process that every other energy project has to go through. Especially when this project takes away Virginians’ land, my constituents deserve a fair process. I left it all out on the field in the fight for my amendment to remove this harmful provision. While I am disappointed that my effort fell short, I’ve pledged to never jeopardize the full faith and credit of the United States and will thus vote yes on final passage to avoid a catastrophic default.”

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