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The Keystone Pipeline and the Midterms
The Obama Administration again has put off a final decision on the Keystone XL pipeline. The Republicans are united against any delay. Democrats are divided.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenAfter more than five years of passionate debate, the Obama Administration has done it again: put off a final decision on the Keystone XL pipeline. Republicans are united against any delay. Democrats are caught between environmentalists, oil interests and organized labor. We hear how it might impact this year's mid-term elections. Also, the Supreme Court upholds Michigan's ban on affirmative action. On today's Talking Point, is a tiny antenna the size of a paperclip a real threat to the multi-billion dollar broadcast industry?
Banner image: TransCanada Keystone Oil Pipeline Pumping Station in rural Nebraska. Photo: Shannon Ramos
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3 storiesSupreme Court Upholds Michigan's Ban on Affirmative Action
By a vote of six to two, the US Supreme Court today upheld the voters of Michigan, who banned the use of race as a factor in admission to public colleges and universities.
Read the story8 minThe Keystone XL Pipeline Divides the Democrats
After more than five years of passionate debate. last week the Obama Administration announced another delay in the Keystone XL Pipeline , designed to bring oil from Canadian tar sands across the border and on to refineries on the Gulf Coast. Republicans call it "shameful" to put off increasing oil supplies from a friendly neighbor.
Read the story35 minAereo Takes on Broadcast Juggernauts, Future of TV
During oral arguments at the US Supreme Court today, lawyers for Aereo claimed its antenna is the next big thing in communications technology. Fox TV, CBS and other broadcasters testified that Aereo is stealing their product and that it could destroy their business. The Obama Administration agreed .
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