One of the first things that will be taken up by the new GOP controlled Senate is legislation authorizing the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which has become a cause celebre amongst Leftist activists. Why? It’s just one of those things, considering there are many other big pipeline projects that are being built or will soon be built, all without the same level of hysteria from the activists. Keystone has been approved many times through many studies, yet Mr. Obama has put off a decision. Congress has the statutory ability to authorize construction, and Democrats may help
(Politico) Senate Democrats are floating a handful of amendments to a Republican Keystone XL pipeline bill to prohibit exports of the Canadian oil and to push green energy as they prepare to take on the role of the minority party of the upper chamber.
“Consideration of this bill will provide us with the first opportunity to demonstrate that we will be united, energetic and effective in offering amendments that create a clear contrast with the Republican majority,†Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Center Chairman Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Vice Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) wrote Democratic colleagues Sunday in a letter obtained by POLITICO.
The coming days will be an important initial test for incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has pledged to have an open amendment process after he and Republicans frequently criticized how former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) ran things.
Some of the amendments may pass, some will surely fail. You can see the main 5 that Democrats will offer up at the Politico link. Some are meant to be poison pills, but, if McConnell allows debate, something Harry Reid often refused to allow, Democrats can’t complain. The GOP could simply ramrod the legislation through, they have the votes, much as Democrats did during Harry Reid’s tenure as Senate Majority Leader. If the GOP can peel off some Democrats and get them to vote for Keystone, it will make it much harder for Obama to veto the bill.
one Amendment would prevent anything to be exported, in view of your professed opinion about energy independence Teach please tell us if you want the Ketstone pipeline to send North American oil to foreign markets
John,
Do you ever, for one minute, think before commenting that what you are presenting to the world make you look like the biggest fool that ever existed. You and your bud Jeff have been commenting heavily lately and have been make more of a point in support of Teach than his well thought out blog. In this case, you have some comment about us selling oil to foreign countries or for that matter, in this case, for Canada to sell oil. Don’t you understand that we sell our excess and the exports are what drive the economy? It would be great if you and the other nut job actually went to school and learned something.
David, do you notice that J&J only make negative comments? They have nothing positive to contribute like all good leftists. Their whole world view is negative and destructive. They can be safely ignored.
black,
It’s a tough job having to continually correct conservative disinformation. There is no good way to call out someone’s lies and be positive.
I wish you right-wing mouthpieces would ignore me.