#Biden proposes climate stipulations for hydrogen tax credit

#Biden proposes climate stipulations for hydrogen tax credit

In order to access a lucrative tax credit, hydrogen energy producers will have to follow significant climate rules under a new proposal.  ©   (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky The Treasury Department on Tuesday proposed guidance that officials said would ensure the nascent hydrogen industry develops sustainably — rather than becoming a significant contributor to global warming.  …

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#Menendez blocks two Senate confirmations before holiday recess 

#Menendez blocks two Senate confirmations before holiday recess 

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) blocked the confirmation of two Senate nominees on Wednesday, protesting a “lack of responsiveness” from the Biden administration amid talks with Republicans over Ukraine aid and border security funding, according to Politico. Menendez blocked Basil Gooden’s nomination for the Department of Agriculture’s under-secretary of rural development and the renomination of Summer…

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#Texas Democrat agrees border situation ‘hurting’ Biden’s campaign

#Texas Democrat agrees border situation ‘hurting’ Biden’s campaign

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (Texas) on Tuesday said the illegal crossings at the U.S.-southern border are “hurting” President Biden’s campaign, arguing a resentment is growing among Hispanic and Democratic voters. Asked on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” about if the situation at the border is “hurting” Biden’s campaign, Cuellar said, “Absolutely.” “My district is about 80 percent…

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