Trump administration commits up to $42M to revive stalled Northeast natural gas pipeline

The Trump administration is putting up to $42 million in federal funding behind efforts to revive a long-stalled natural gas pipeline connecting Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale with energy markets in New York and the Northeast. The Department of Energy announced Monday that the funding, provided under Title III of the Defense Production Act, will support permitting and pre-construction work on the proposed Constitution Pipeline as the administration seeks to expand energy infrastructure and lower regional energy costs. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told FOX Business on Monday that the funding would help advance environmental and permitting work needed before construction can begin....