It was the Republicans in Idaho who unanimously lobbied the President to put the Keystone on hold. Not really reported by the so called "liberal" news.
Links are more credible, RD.
Even as Democrats were able to hold the line and beat back a Republican attempt to force through the controversial Keystone Pipeline project, the GOP feels it has hit a potent election-year issue.
Eleven Democratsmany facing re-election in swing statesdefected from their party and voted with Republicans in favor of an amendment, offered by Republican North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven, which would have allowed the pipeline project to move forward despite any White House objections. The Senate voted 56-42 in favor of the measurefalling short of the 60 votes needed to pass it as an amendment to the larger highway authorization bill.
Despite Failed Vote, GOP Sees Victory in Keystone Pipeline - US News and World Report
Right wingers rarely read the links. This "link" proves it:
http://www.usmessageboard.com/humor/212442-obama-over-the-top-praising-chinese-government.html
It is so grown up of you to use links to back up your argument. I'm proud of you RD. I bet any day now puberty will be knocking on your door.
We do look at the arguments differently though. My concerns are about using the best methods and materials to do the job right the first time. I also have concerns about ensuring preparedness and response to real problems.