Loose Change: Senate confirms bipartisan FERC nominee pair

The Senate has confirmed two nominees -- one Democrat, one Republican -- for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), restoring the panel to its full slate of five members and likely ensuring that President-elect Joe Biden will inherit a GOP-controlled commission for at least the beginning of his administration. The Hill reports on the voice vote confirmations of Democrat Allison Clements and Republican Mark Christie to the commission, which regulates interstate electricity markets and natural gas infrastructure projects. Clements is...