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Senate Permitting Deal Threatens Endangered Species Act Protections
Original: Senate Permitting Deal Threatens Bedrock Endangered Species Protections
A Senate permitting reform deal is drawing criticism from conservation groups who warn it could undermine core Endangered Species Act protections. Defenders of Wildlife says the agreement threatens bedrock safeguards for imperiled wildlife, framing the legislation as a rollback of one of the country's strongest environmental laws. The warning adds to ongoing disputes in Congress over how to speed infrastructure approvals without weakening environmental reviews.
Why now: Conservation groups are sounding the alarm as senators negotiate permitting reform legislation that could weaken species protections.
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