Republican leaders in the House of Representatives say the federal government needs to pick up the pace with reviewing permits for natural gas pipelines. “Ongoing delays because of a complex permitting process must not prohibit families in Kansas, and across the country, from obtaining reliable and economical heating for their homes in the winter and cooling for them in the summer,” Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kan., said in a statement after introducing a pipeline bill Thursday. If approved, Pompeo’s measure would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny applications for new projects no later than one year after receiving an application. House leaders argue gas pipeline infrastructure additions aren’t keeping pace with increasing production. Republican leaders taking control of the 114th Congress are putting energy at the top […]