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Keystone Decision a Political Hot Potato for Obama

President Obama says Republicans forced his decision to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline , designed to bring Canadian shale oil 1600 miles from Alberta to Gulf Coast refineries. Critics say he has foregone both job creation and a step toward energy independence.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

President Obama says Republicans forced his decision to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline, designed to bring Canadian shale oil 1600 miles from Alberta to Gulf Coast refineries. Critics say he has foregone both job creation and a step toward energy independence. Last night, Republican president hopeful Mitt Romney agreed, faulting Obama's decision on having to "bow to the most extreme members of the environmental movement… We have to replace Barack Obama to get America working again." But bad news for some is good news for others.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Nebraska Farmers Union

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    Robert Bryce

    Manhattan Institute

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