Top of the Hour: Obama Blocks Keystone Pipeline, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

The fall-out continues this morning after President Obama’s formal recommendation to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. Keystone is seen by Republicans as much needed “shovel ready project” that would create jobs and help the U.S. become more energy independent. The state department denied a permit for the 1,600 mile pipeline, saying it had “insufficient time” to review the plans.

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