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Manuel Quinones @ManuelQ

Congress editor, energy and environment @POLITICO.

Joined March 2009
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Ex-nuclear regulator wages long-shot bid for Congress eenews.net/articles/ex-nucle…

Ex-nuclear regulator wages long-shot bid for Congress

Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Greg Jaczko wants to be the District of Columbia's next delegate.

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ICYM: State of play on Hill permitting talks from the POLITICO Energy Summit this week. politico.com/news/2026/06/10…
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ICYM: A possible wrinkle in the bill Hill permitting talks. eenews.net/articles/debate-o…

Debate over preservation law tripping up permitting talks

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike Lee wants to overhaul the National Historic Preservation Act. That may be a step too far for many Democrats.

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Great read. Emboldened clean energy donors want to play in the midterms. eenews.net/articles/embolden…

Emboldened clean-energy donors eye big campaign spending

Renewable energy boosters flexed their muscle when helping defeat Rep. Chip Roy's bid for Texas attorney general.

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One of Congress’ most popular bills is running into Trump headwinds. eenews.net/articles/one-of-c…

One of Congress’ most popular bills is running into Trump headwinds

President Donald Trump’s political grudges are complicating Congress' efforts to advance a new Water Resources Development Act.

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Congress has a packed agenda this summer, with a lot at stake for energy and the environment. eenews.net/articles/congress…

Congress set for summer sprint on energy, environment policy

Lawmakers are looking to strike deals on permitting reform, appropriations and other priorities ahead of the August recess.

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Perspective, analysis and the latest on the big permitting talks. politico.com/news/2026/05/23…

Permitting reform: Washington's elusive bipartisan dream

Permitting reform is a top legislative priority for both Democrats and Republicans this year. It may still not get done.

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ICYM: Dems on a collision course on new EV fees in highway bill. eenews.net/articles/democrat…

Democrats on collision course over EV fees in highway bill

The House unveiled its transportation bill Sunday. House and Senate Democrats are set for an intraparty fight.

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Democrats vow scrutiny of NextEra-Dominion merger. eenews.net/articles/democrat…

Democrats vow scrutiny of NextEra-Dominion megamerger

Lawmakers suspect the $67 billion deal could reduce competition and raise electricity bills, particularly in data center-heavy Virginia.

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My chat with Data Center Coalition CEO Josh Levi on power prices. Are data centers contributing? youtube.com/watch?v=th9PTFvW…

AI data centers are being blamed for higher energy prices. Is it true?

Today, POLITICO Energy host Manuel Quiñones sits down for an extend...

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Oil donors cling to Cassidy ahead of Lousiana primary this weekend. eenews.net/articles/oil-dono…

Oil donors cling to Cassidy in Louisiana primary

Republican voters will head to the polls in the Pelican State on Saturday in one of the year's most contested primaries.

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Outlook for now on federal gas tax holiday talk. politico.com/news/2026/05/11…

Trump’s gas tax holiday pitch faces early Capitol Hill headwinds

President Donald Trump’s push for a temporary suspension of the federal gasoline tax has bipartisan backers. But it’s far from a sure thing.

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No, the Senate has not confirmed Bureau of Land Management nominee Steve Pearce and others. New Senate rules allowing for the en-bloc confirmation of certain administration nominees have repeatedly confused people. The process takes more steps than normal confirmations.
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NEW: Sen. John Curtis is exploring a 2028 run for Utah governor Curtis allies are asking donors to hold off backing other gov candidates & hope to notch $10M in commitments Curtis went to the mountains to ponder leaving Senate after 16 months More: politico.com/news/2026/05/11…

This moderate Republican senator is already eyeing the exits 16 months into his term

Sen. John Curtis is looking at returning home to run for governor.

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Environmental groups mobilize against redistricting blitz. eenews.net/articles/greens-m…

Greens mobilize against redistricting blitz

Environmentalists say new maps could disenfranchise voters in areas burdened by the impacts of pollution and climate change.

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Thune, however, iffy on the gas tax break. politico.com/live-updates/20…

Trump wants a gas tax holiday. Republicans will ‘hear him out,’ Thune says

The Senate majority leader had previously dismissed the idea of suspending the 18-cents-a-gallon levy.

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Federal gas tax holiday gains momentum with Trump support. politico.com/news/2026/05/11…

Gas tax holiday momentum grows with Trump support

Republicans in both chambers of Congress said they would introduce legislation to suspend the federal gasoline tax.

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Graham Platner, Maine Dem taking on Susan Collins, out with energy plan. politico.com/news/2026/05/08…

Graham Platner targets fuel tax, Big Oil in energy plan

The Maine populist Democrat wants to stop electricity price increases, but his plan is silent on a data center moratorium.

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Important story: Congress begins the process of potentially legislating on data center energy use. politico.com/news/2026/04/30…

Lawmakers agree the data center boom shouldn’t hurt ratepayers. Now comes the hard part.

Democrats and Republicans concur on shielding people from energy costs associated with data centers. That doesn’t mean they’re close to passing a law.

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How are environmentalists approaching the midterms? My chat with the League of Conservation Voters' Pete Maysmith. youtu.be/SDNW6PLCCtc?si=ocom…

Does climate still matter to voters in 2026?

POLITICO Energy host Manuel Quiñones sits down for an extended inte...

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