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1/31/2014
The long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline got a major boost on Friday as a key State Department review raised no major environmental concerns, muting pipeline foes’ main argument and raising pressure on the Obama administration to make a final decision.
Republican supporters said the report should compel President Obama to swiftly green-light the Canada-to-Texas project.
“This report from the Obama administration once again confirms that there is no reason for the White House to continue stalling construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline,” Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement. “So, Mr. President, no more stalling — no more excuses.”
The Canadian government, which wants Keystone approved, also pressed the administration to act, though a final decision could be months off.
“This is the fifth federal study on the environmental impact of the Keystone XL pipeline. Each previous one has stated that building Keystone XL would not adversely affect the environment. Today’s report confirms once again this result, including no appreciable impact on greenhouse gases,” Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said in a statement. “The benefits to the U.S. and Canada are clear. We await a timely decision on this project.” …
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