Permitting deal draws lobbying blitz as hurdles mount

Lobbying disclosures reveal a blitz over the Senate permitting deal, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA). Introduced Sept. 30, the bill appears in third-quarter filings from oil, gas, mining, renewables, and environmental groups. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers are among those seeking to shape the legislation as hurdles mount.