AP: Obama Is Running Out Of Reasons To Reject The Keystone Pipeline
State Dept gives Obama political cover to OK Keystone XL pipeline looming over his legacy: WASHINGTON (AP) — 'President Barack Obama is running out of reasons to say no to Keystone XL, the proposed oil pipeline that's long been looming over his environmental legacy. Five years after the pipeline's backers first asked the Obama administration for approval, the project remains in limbo, stuck in a complex regulatory process that has enabled Obama to put off what will inevitably be a politically explosive decision. But the release Friday of a long-awaited government report removes a major excuse for delay, ramping up pressure on the president to make a call.'
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By: Marc Morano - Climate DepotFebruary 2, 2014 12:00 PM
A final decision isn’t expected until this summer, at the earliest, meaning the verdict could potentially come in the run-up to November’s midterm elections, in which energy issues are likely to be a factor in some key races. The decision might also coincide with the Obama administration’s release of new emissions rules for existing power plants that are also politically contentious.
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