: Good afternoon and happy Monday, readers! The holiday season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., from buzzing Christmas markets to free ice skating at the Fort Dupont Ice Arena for local residents ⛸️. Callie’s been getting in the holiday spirit by baking rum cakes for family and friends 👩🏻🍳, while Maydeen has been on the hunt for the best holiday-themed bar and restaurant in the city 🎄. Let us know if you have any recommendations!
Manufacturers and energy developers may just get an early holiday gift this year if the House can successfully pass permitting reform before lawmakers leave Washington later this month. In today’s newsletter we look at what to expect over the next two weeks.
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