US Senate Votes to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
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US Senate Votes to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline

ByKyle W. Bell

The United States Senate voted 62-36 on Thursday to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Nine Democrats crossed the aisle to support the legislation, including Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana. “As a longtime supporter of the Keystone XL pipeline, I am pleased the Senate passed this commonsense legislation because this project would help promote economic competitiveness…

President Obama Vows Veto of Keystone XL Fast Track Bill
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President Obama Vows Veto of Keystone XL Fast Track Bill

ByKyle W. Bell

Republicans take control of Congress on Tuesday, marking the first time since 2006 that the GOP holds both the House and Senate. Their first order of business: approving the Keystone XL pipeline, which would deliver Canadian tar sands oil to the Gulf of Mexico. President Obama’s response: not so fast. The White House said today…