Keystone: Dead Pipeline Lives On As Election-Year Issue Now that President Obama has rejected the Keystone XL pipeline, an obvious question is what will it mean for the 2012 presidential election? The key to Keystone is which side will have the most success in framing its case to enough voters for it to make a difference. Keystone XL pipeline: Obama rejects controversial project Republicans set up election-year showdown by blasting Obama for decision, saying thousands of jobs have been lost Barack Obama rejected the controversial Keystone tar sands pipeline on Wednesday, making good on a promise not to give in to a Republican ultimatum on the project. The announcement from the state department – which was expected – was hailed by environmentalists as a victory. But it ... Keystone XL pipeline application rejected by Obama administration, will it hurt his reelection chances? The Obama administration rejected the application of a Canadian firm TransCanada to build the Keystone XL pipeline. The issue has become a national political story, sparking rebukes from both left and right of Obama's handling of the issue. As Juliet Eilperin and Steven Mufson reported : Read full article >> Keystone oil sands pipeline rejected, for now The Obama administration rejected a bid to expand the controversial Keystone oil sands pipeline Wednesday, saying the deadline imposed by Congress did not leave sufficient time to conduct the necessary review. Keystone XL pipeline proposal rejected — for now The U.S. government has denied an application by TransCanada to build the Keystone XL pipeline, the State Department announced Wednesday. The company says it will apply again. Republicans fume as Keystone oil pipeline rejected WASHINGTON/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The Obama Administration rejected the Keystone oil pipeline on Wednesday, a move that Republicans decried for sacrificing jobs and energy security in order to shore up the president's environmental base before elections. President Barack Obama said the administration denied TransCanada's application for the $7 billion Canada-to-Texas oil sands pipeline ... Obama puts Keystone pipeline on hold, decries 'rushed and arbitrary' deadline President Obama announced Wednesday he is putting the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline expansion project on hold, saying a decision can't be made by the February deadline imposed by Congress. While environmental groups cheered the news, the setback is temporary and the pipeline operator says it will resubmit plans to have the pipeline running in 2014. Obama rejects Keystone pipeline The Obama administration rejected a bid to expand the controversial Keystone oil sands pipeline Wednesday, saying the deadline imposed by congress did not leave sufficient time to conduct the necessary review. Rejecting Keystone XL Pipeline Proposal, Obama Blames House Republicans The decision does not preclude later approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but it sets up a partisan fight that will likely persist through the election. Keystone XL oil pipeline rejected The US state department recommends rejection of the US-Canada Keystone XL oil pipeline, saying it had insufficient time to review the plans.
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