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The project received the grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Technology Commercialization Fund.

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta says he lacks jurisdiction because Congress gave the Treasury Department discretion.

The funds would support orphan well cleanup and create oil and gas jobs during the economic downturn resulting from the pandemic.

The Republican response centers on kick-starting the economy.

Payments didn't start going out until more than a week after the April 26 deadline set by Congress.

The minority leader in the California Assembly was the lone Republican to sign the letter.

The full Legislature would then take up the measure during a special session next Friday and Saturday.

Tribes are relying on the money to stay afloat.

Security costs about $100,000 for the event.

It would also pay for coronavirus testing efforts across the country.