Posted on 11/05/2014 5:42:57 PM PST by Rusty0604
It would appear the first big test for President Obama's 'veto' pen will be no lesser issue than the Keystone Pipeline. Reuters reports that Republicans will quickly introduce stand-alone legislation in the first quarter of 2015 that would approve the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline from Canada, Republican Senator John Hoeven said in an interview. "It's really a good chance to see if the president's willing to work with us," Hoeven said, suggesting they would pressure Obama to act one way or another by attaching the bill to some must-pass legislation leaving Obama's only option but to fold or shut down the government. As Reince Priebus exclaimed, "he's going to be boxed in." •MCCONNELL SAYS KEYSTONE EMPLOYMENT FIGURES ARE 'STUNNING'
As Reuters reports,
Republicans will quickly introduce stand-alone legislation in the first quarter of 2015 that would approve the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline from Canada, Republican Senator John Hoeven said in an interview.
"I think Keystone will be one of the first bills we'll be able to put up in the new Congress," said Hoeven, from the oil-rich state of North Dakota.
"I've got a bill right now that's got about 56 cosponsors. And with the election results, we'll have over 60 who clearly support the legislation," he said.
"It's really a good chance to see if the president's willing to work with us," Hoeven said. If President Barack Obama vetoes the bill, Republicans would seek to attach it to must-pass legislation on other energy or appropriations issues, Hoeven said.
The TransCanada-built pipeline, which would cross over an aquifer in Nebraska, has been held up for six years by environmental and even diplomatic concerns. President Obama, under pressure from environmental groups, has repeatedly ordered reviews by the State Department.
Proponents say the alternative of transporting the oil south by rail is more of an environmental risk, and say the Phase IV expansion would bring more than 800,000 barrels of oil per day to U.S. refineries from Canada and the Bakken region. The American Petroleum Institute claims a fully built pipeline could support 42,000 jobs and as many as 500,000 additional jobs in the U.S. by 2035.
“I actually think the president will sign the bill on the Keystone pipeline because I think the pressure — he’s going to be boxed in on that, and I think it’s going to happen,” Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said Tuesday.
60 in the Senate. If they can get 7 Dems that's a veto-proof majority. If not, and 0bama vetoes it, it's to the mat. If it happens I'll be sure to commemorate the occasion with that Pelosi-with-the-gavel smirking triumphalism picture when 0bamacare was jammed down our throats. Kind of remind our proggy friends where that whole thing came from.
Yeah... and then back to raising spending and the debt ceiling.
XL isn’t enough, I want a future for this country. And I won’t get it while this media demands the government subsidize consumer spending.
Isn’t the exempt Mary ‘Big Oil’ Landrieu all for the pipeline? Uh, oh.
I can see the media now: "It looks like the government will shut down tomorrow because of Republican extremists. Why are you throwing the country off a cliff?"
Talk Show Guest: "Look you moron: he signs it, we go on. He doesn't sign it, we shut down. It's 100% on him. One man. His responsibility. Get it?"
If that smarmy bastard Manchin wants to prove he’s not really 0bama’s buttboy, here’s his opportunity.
I don’t think an actual budget has passed since Obama has been pres.
So if the Republican Congress goes the miles, ultimately over rides Obama’s veto, and delegates the funding to initiate the project it will be through the Department of Energy Obama controls will it not?
If he does that....
That would be great. Keep in mind that even with a veto proof majority, Obama would still try to block it as he is a islamo/bolshevik robot, impervious to facts, consequences; etc.
Well, I'm hoping that changes.
Well Obama today demanded a budget be passed with the current congress.
The community organizer is about to meet real managers for the first time.
The media had better get with the program quickly. The questions they asked today were fair. Let’s see if they can wipe their lips and act like journalists instead of White House propagandists.
Is Canada still interested in the project?
Canadian oil producers ‘optimistic’ about Keystone XL
With the Republicans now controlling the U.S. Senate, Canadian oil producers hope pipeline will get approval.
http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/11/05/canadian_oil_producers_optimistic_about_keystone_xl.html
I think they need 2/3 of the senate to override a veto (67)
It is a private sector project. No government funding involved.
Thanks. Good news!
Would not the funding be for government agency oversight? That’s what I’m talking about. IOW wouldn’t Obama be able to use his control over agencies to intimidate, obfuscate the project to the point nothing gets done?
The guy is a real piece of work. I’d believe the only way to get anything done is to get rid of him via impeachment, and removal ASAP.
It could be attached to a bill funding Presidential travel or entertainment. If congress wants to play hard ball, there are many budget items that could be isolated.
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