Obama Vetoes Keystone Pipeline Bill

U.S. President Barack Obama has vetoed the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project. The White House sent notice of the veto to the Senate Tuesday. It's the third veto of Obama's presidency. This veto puts a freeze on a top Republican priority, at least temporarily. Earlier this year, the Republican-led Congress approved the bill forcing construction of the pipeline. "Through this bill, the United States Congress attempts to circumvent longstanding and proven...

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