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November 14, 2014

Rival Louisiana Senate Candidates Push Lawmakers to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline 
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House lawmakers are expected to pass legislation today to approve the
Keystone XL oil pipeline. The Senate is expected to vote next week on a
similar pro-Keystone bill backed by Louisiana Democratic Sen. Mary
Landrieu. Landrieu is facing a tough battle to keep her seat in a runoff
next month against Republican Rep. Bill Cassidy, who also happens to be
the sponsor of the pro-Keystone bill in the House. The Keystone XL
pipeline would bring carbon-intensive tar sands oil from Alberta,
Canada, to the Texas Gulf Coast. It has been in the works for more than
six years amidst mass protests over its potential to accelerate climate
change.

 

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