1st LD: Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill
Xinhua, February 25, 2015 Adjust font size:
U.S. President Barack Obama vetoed Tuesday the Keystone XL pipeline bill, which has been passed by the Republican-controlled Congress earlier this month.
"The presidential power to veto legislation is one I take seriously," said Obama in statement after the veto.
"This act of Congress conflicts with established executive branch procedures and cuts short through consideration of issues that could bear on our national interest, including our security, safety and environment, it has earned my veto," said Obama.
The Keystone XL oil pipeline, which is designed to go from Canada through the U.S. State of Montana and South Dakota to Nebraska, has been delayed by the U.S. government for several years as the government failed to finish its environmental impact evaluation. Endite