Geee Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The Hill: Keystone XL supporters on Thursday introduced legislation they said was backed by 56 senators that would immediately greenlight the controversial oil pipeline. "I have 56 hard yeses," Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), who introduced the bill with Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), told reporters Thursday. "Beyond that I've got six or seven maybes. Our challenge is going to be to get to 60 votes," he said. Eleven Democrats are among the 56 senators backing the bill, which would immediately give pipeline developer TransCanada the green light on a permit to begin construction of Keystone XL, according to a release from Landrieu's office. Hoeven said talks are still in the works with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to get the bill to the floor. Earlier this week, Reid said he wanted to bring an energy efficiency bill to the floor, but Republicans are trying to have a larger debate on energy issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber_Liberty Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I predict The Won stonewalls it with a veto. Unless this passes with 67 votes in the Senate (and likewise in the House), it's DOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The Boys and Girls at DU are...less than thrilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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