Jan 09 House passes Keystone XL pipeline as state court clears way By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press The House overwhelmingly passed a bill Friday authorizing the Keystone XL oil pipeline, despite a renewed pledge by the White House to veto the legislation after a Nebraska court removed a major obstacle. Continue reading
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Nov 18 Watch News Wrap: Obama ordered review of U.S. hostage response By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House confirmed a review is underway of how the U.S. responds to Americans being taken hostage overseas. Some relatives of victims of the Islamic State have urged the government to do more. Also,… Continue watching
Nov 16 Fate of Keystone XL may rest with obscure Nebraska panel By Associated Press Congress is suddenly scrambling to vote on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but the fate of the oft-delayed $5.4 billion project could still wind up in the hands of an obscure commission in Nebraska that regulates telephones, taxi cabs and… Continue reading
Nov 06 GOP in charge of the Senate, eager to move on Keystone XL, taxes By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans' resounding victory gives them an opportunity to push legislation that's been bottled up in the Democratic Senate, from targeting elements of President Barack Obama's health care law to constructing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to rolling back… Continue reading