The Democratic-controlled Senate
rejected legislation this past Tuesday that would have guaranteed completion of the
Keystone XL Pipeline. Had the measure passed it would have created thousands of
high-paying jobs and lessened U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Much of the oil
the U.S. imports comes from countries who are anti-U.S. and actually sponsor or
support terrorist acts.
The governments own environmental
impact statement predicts that a pipeline would result in less damage to the
climate than moving the same oil by rail. President Obama opposed the measure,
while Hilary Clinton has (repeatedly)
courageously refused to take a position. Many in Big Religion have urged a ‘no’
vote as well.
The 59-41 Senate vote was one short of the 60 needed to clear
(pass) the House-passed measure. One.
All
45 Senate Republicans supported the legislation. Only 14 of 55 Democrats and
allied Independents joined them.
There will likely be another vote
on the matter early next year after Republicans take control of the Senate.
Unless an XL version of the “Keystone Kops” breaks out, the “Keystone XL
Pipeline” should finally be allowed, one border-crossing that would be
beneficial to us all.
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