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   Biden to tap former Michigan Gov. Granholm to lead Energy Department.
   Politico (Moderate Left) • Credibility Grade 77% • 3 min read
   

   Granholm, who served two terms as Michigan's governor, is experienced in dealing with the auto industry — a potentially big advantage as the new president seeks to speed the rollout of electric vehicles and the network of charging stations needed to power them. Granholm's ardent support of the auto industry may help Biden's team strengthen its appeal to blue-collar workers and the manufacturing sector as the incoming administration pitches its climate-centric economic transformation.
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   Most of the Energy Department's budget is devoted to maintaining the country's nuclear weapons arsenal, but it also operates the 17 national labs that have helped develop advanced technology used in renewables, nuclear energy and fossil fuel production. Under former President Barack Obama, the Energy Department oversaw tens of billions of dollars in loan guarantees and grants that expanded the adoption of solar and wind power, helping drive a steep drop in the prices of renewable electricity.
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   DOE also will play a key role in reducing emissions from the nation’s building, another target of Biden’s climate plan. DOE has responsibility over setting appliance standards, conducting research on innovations like electric heat pumps and overseeing building and residential energy efficiency programs.

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   Biden to tap Pete Buttigieg for cabinet post.
   National Review (Right) • Credibility Grade 66% • 2 min read

1. Top long-read
   How a Biden administration would enlist federal departments to advance its climate goals.
   Washington Post (Moderate Left) • Credibility Grade 88% • 8 min read

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• Biden praises Ossoff and Warnock in campaign event in Georgia.
  CBS News (Moderate Left) • Grade 74% • 3 min read
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  NBC News (Moderate Left) • Grade 83% • 3 min read
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  Reason (Moderate Right) • Grade 88% • 3 min read
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  CNBC (Moderate Left) • Grade 71% • 5 min read

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