The project, known as GTN Xpress, aims to expand the capacity of the Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline – which runs through Idaho, Washington and Oregon – by about 150 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.

The Federal Communications Commission, on a 3-to-2 party-line Democratic-led vote, advanced the revival of net neutrality, in essence saying fast internet access is a basic telecom service.

Analysts suggested one reason why new applications for unemployment aid might be falling while the number of people who continue to receive benefits is rising: Those who are already unemployed may be having a harder time finding work.