Administration punts on Keystone, Obama faces Dem revolt

Administration punts on Keystone, Obama faces Dem revolt

Issues over the pipeline have been lately going on.  The Obama administration finally decided over a final decision which was extending the pipeline until midterm elections. Republicans and some Democrats slammed the administration for the delay and including some Democrats want to go around the president to get the project approved. Some people are really upset at the fact that the pipeline has been going around over a 5 year long process and it's still being delayed. The State Department however are trying to add additional time so that the Nebraska litigation won't affect the routes. 11 Democratic Senators have written to President Obama and urging him to change his decision by the end of May. The Obama administration has been facing a lot of pressure with this pipeline problem.  The Republicans strongly agree on the support for this project. On the other hand, Democrats are divided. Some of them are pressing the State Department to give thumbs up over the project. Others argue the negative consequences of the pipeline which include, climate change and possible health risks. In my opinion, since this issue is being so debated they should have a meeting in order to decide so it can be fair for both sides arguing over the pipeline. 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/18/obama-administration-extends-review-period-for-keystone-xl-oil-pipeline/