House Republicans pass energy bill to counter Biden's climate policies with limited Democratic support.

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House Republicans pass energy bill to counter Biden's climate policies with limited Democratic support.
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The House passed a GOP energy bill that seeks to undo President Biden's climate change agenda, with four Democrats joining Republicans in voting for passage. The bill would increase domestic production of oil, natural gas, and coal, ease permitting restrictions, and boost production of critical minerals. Democrats called the bill a giveaway to big oil companies, while Republicans said it would restore American energy leadership and make it easier to build things in America. President Biden has threatened to veto the bill if it reaches his desk, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it "dead on arrival" in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

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