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Congress must act to fuel clean energy sources

by TIM MILLER
| August 21, 2025 12:00 AM

The early August shift in weather has brought welcome relief — offering a chance to take deep breaths and enjoy the late-summer rains. Meanwhile, far from Montana’s seasonal rhythms, the 2026 federal budget process is underway in Washington, D.C. with major implications for energy and climate policy.

The White House’s proposed budget includes severe and troubling cuts to clean energy and climate programs. Fortunately, it’s Congress — not the administration — that ultimately controls federal funding. Lawmakers must reconsider recent actions and chart a course that supports economic growth, lowers energy costs, strengthens national security and promotes free enterprise. 

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