US Senate rejects Keystone pipeline by one vote

(Before It's News)

Washington (AFP) – The US Senate on Tuesday narrowly rejected a bill that would have approved construction of the Keystone XL pipeline to bring crude oil to Gulf coast refineries from Canada's controversial tar sands.

Supporters of the long-delayed project, a top Republican energy priority, came up one vote short of the 60 needed for approval in the 100-member chamber.

The pipeline, which became a political football in the aftermath of November's midterm elections, is likely to get another vote after the new Republican-controlled Congress convenes in January …. http://news.yahoo.com

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