WASHINGTON (AP) - President
Barack Obama faces mounting pressure to decide whether to approve
Keystone XL, a $7 billion proposed oil pipeline between the U.S. and
Canada.
Environmental activists and
oil producers have fought for years over the potential environmental
impact in states the pipeline will cross. But it's really a proxy battle
over broader issues, like climate change and energy consumption.
Both sides consider Obama's decision a sign of what approach he'll take to energy and the environment in his second term.
Opponents have been
protesting in Washington and Texas. On Capitol Hill, support appears to
be building. A bipartisan group of senators is urging Obama to approve
the pipeline quickly.
After Obama rejected the initial proposal in January, the pipeline's route was adjusted to satisfy some environmental concerns.
Copyright
2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not
be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:52:30 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_Despite a late cold snap that took a toll on many local farmers crops, a display of farm fresh eggs, vegetables and fragrant lavender were proof that the Lawton Farmer's Market was in full
LAWTON, Okla_Despite a late cold snap that took a toll on many local farmers crops, a display of farm fresh eggs, vegetables and fragrant lavender were proof that the Lawton Farmer's Market was in full
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:00:17 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY Okla_ AAA Oklahoma will be offering Tipsy Tow over the extended Memorial Day holiday period. The service is free and open to the public. A tow for your car and a ride home for you are available
AAA Oklahoma will be offering Tipsy Tow over the extended Memorial Day holiday period. The service is free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:44:27 GMT
LOS ANGELES_A familiar face is heading into outer space. It's Leonardo DiCaprio who is scheduled to blast off later this year but not for a movie but as a space tourist. There was also a bidding war to
LOS ANGELES_A familiar face is heading into outer space. It's Leonardo DiCaprio who is scheduled to blast off later this year but not for a movie but as a space tourist. There was also a bidding war to
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:38:16 GMT
MISSOURI_One day after a Missouri Goodwill found a stash of priceless military medals, the family of the owner has come forward. A shadowbox filled with pictures and medals belonging to Marine Sergeant
MISSOURI_One day after a Missouri Goodwill found a stash of priceless military medals, the family of the owner has come forward. A shadowbox filled with pictures and medals belonging to Marine Sergeant
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:34 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:34:20 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY_The Oklahoma Legislature has adjourned the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required and handed Republican Governor Mary Fallin a major political victory by passing an income tax cut. The
OKLAHOMA CITY_The Oklahoma Legislature has adjourned the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required and handed Republican Governor Mary Fallin a major political victory by passing an income tax cut. The
Ever find yourself needing expert advice on a subject? Expert Connections is a section dedicated to helping local people find information about local companies. Here you'll find products and services from local people you know and trust.
