The Environmental Protection Agency misdirected hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for removing lead from drinking water systems, according to a new report from the agency’s inspector general. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down EPA’s missteps and how it’s a blow to the Biden administration’s climate and public health efforts. Plus, the Energy Department announced it will deploy $428 million to grow clean energy manufacturing in communities affected by coal mine or power plant closures.

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