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.....Looming over his Legacy.
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.
The State Department’s report raised no significant environmental objections to the pipeline, marking a victory for proponents, who argue the project will create jobs and strengthen America’s energy security.
Environmentalists disagree and insist approval would fly in the face of Obama’s vaunted promise to fight climate change, even as the report gives him political cover to approve it. They argue the report, which provides a detailed assessment of tar sands emissions, offers Obama more than enough justification to oppose the pipeline.
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.....snip~
State Dept gives Obama political cover to OK Keystone XL pipeline looming over his legacy - Canadian Business
Obama has no excuses now.....his own State Dept says no significant Objections to the pipeline. Despite what activists are saying. The one now who has stood up and is speaking out to get Obama's attention is Barbara Boxer out of California.
As you can see Obama may cave.....due to pressure from the Demos themselves over the Midterm. Do you think he will cave on these issues once he find out that his care package and signature legislation is back up in the medias eye with more problems and failures? What say ye.?
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.
The State Department’s report raised no significant environmental objections to the pipeline, marking a victory for proponents, who argue the project will create jobs and strengthen America’s energy security.
Environmentalists disagree and insist approval would fly in the face of Obama’s vaunted promise to fight climate change, even as the report gives him political cover to approve it. They argue the report, which provides a detailed assessment of tar sands emissions, offers Obama more than enough justification to oppose the pipeline.
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.....snip~
State Dept gives Obama political cover to OK Keystone XL pipeline looming over his legacy - Canadian Business
Obama has no excuses now.....his own State Dept says no significant Objections to the pipeline. Despite what activists are saying. The one now who has stood up and is speaking out to get Obama's attention is Barbara Boxer out of California.
As you can see Obama may cave.....due to pressure from the Demos themselves over the Midterm. Do you think he will cave on these issues once he find out that his care package and signature legislation is back up in the medias eye with more problems and failures? What say ye.?
