US House votes to approve Keystone XL pipeline; Senate prospects unclear

Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a bill that would approve construction of Keystone XL pipeline.

By: Reuters
Washington | November 15, 2014 12:13 AM IST

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The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday that would approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, but prospects for the Senate approving the measure were uncertain.

TransCanada Corp’s controversial $8 billion pipeline would help transport crude oil from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, but is opposed by environmentalists.

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Anidentical bill will be considered by the Senate next week but may lack the votes to pass. The bills also could face a veto threat by President Barack Obama.