‘Critical Minerals’ Bill Has Support, but Democrats Wary of Changes to Permitting Process

Source: CQ Today
Journalist: Lauren Gardner
Original Post: ‘Critical Minerals’ Bill Has Support, but Democrats Wary of Changes to Permitting
Type: News Article

May 2, 2011Despite broad agreement with the aims of a Republican draft bill designed to jump-start domestic production of “critical” minerals, Senate Democrats are withholding support over concerns about a provision to explore ways to expedite mining approvals.

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Topic(s): Natural Resources + National Security = Natural Security
Project(s): Earth Monitoring and U.S. National Security