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Top Aide for a Senator Pushing a Permitting Bill Was Also on Staff at a Pipeline Company

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U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong hired Nicholas Kusnetz, the chief lawyer at Williams Companies, to lead his Senate office. This occurred while Armstrong began work on infrastructure legislation in 2024. The aide retained his position at Williams Companies to advance the bill, which benefits the pipeline giant. No specific dates for the hiring or legislative passage are provided in the source.

Key points

• Sen. Alan Armstrong hired Nicholas Kusnetz, the chief lawyer at Williams Companies, to lead his Senate office.
• The senior aide retained his position at Williams Companies to advance legislation that benefits the pipeline giant.

Context

U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong of Oklahoma started work in 2024 on legislation to speed approval for infrastructure projects. He hired the chief lawyer at one of the nation's largest gas pipeline developers to lead his Senate office.

Limitations

No specific dates for the hiring or legislative passage are provided in the source. The article does not specify the outcome of the legislation or the specific impact on the pipeline giant beyond the aide's continued employment.

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