U.S. Senator Josh Hawley | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright has pledged to halt the Grain Belt Express project. The decision follows ongoing efforts by Hawley, who has been pressing the Department of Energy to end federal loan guarantees for the project, which total $4.9 billion.
Hawley described his recent conversation with former President Donald Trump and Secretary Wright in a statement on social media: "Had a great conversation today with @realDonaldTrump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Wright said he will be putting a stop to the Grain Belt Express green scam. It’s costing taxpayers BILLIONS! Thank you, President Trump."
Last week, Hawley sent a letter to Secretary Wright urging him to terminate the loan associated with the project.
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