"Some 114 groups are pressing Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz to reject proposals to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

In a letter sent to Moniz on Monday, the environmental and health groups say Moniz should not support legislation introduced by a Senate Republican that would speed up the approval of permits for companies looking to export natural gas overseas.

The legislation in question is one introduced by Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), who said in November that he was working with Moniz on the language in the bill in order to get the secretary’s support."

Laura Barron-Lopez reports for The Hill December 22, 2014. [2]