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The project has run behind schedule and over budget in part due to legal challenges and federal agency reconsideration of necessary permits. Speaking on the Senate floor Thursday Sen.
It’s unclear if Sinema’s demands might change the anticipated schedule, as it’s unlikely she would vote to proceed without some assurances the bill will be tweaked to her liking.
“One hundred percent, the Senate schedule is not in our favor right now,” said a Senate Democratic staffer, who was granted anonymity to be candid. “The hourglass is about to run out on this.”
Schumer said little Wednesday about pleas from Republicans in the 22-member bipartisan group negotiating details of the $1.2 trillion legislation to schedule the vote next week, his actions hinted at his