N.D. Sen. Hoeven says Obama pipeline move ‘bizarre’
March 22, 2012 at 6:47 am in Grand Forks Herald
North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says it’s “bizarre” that President Barack Obama is trying to take credit for an oil pipeline when he’s blocking its construction. Obama says he’s ordered federal agencies to speed up approvals for a section of the Keystone XL pipeline that will run from Oklahoma to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Continue Reading
Its a little more than “bizarre”. It is a blatant lie trying to give the President credit for something he has no control over. The only section of that pipe that requires presidential approval is the section that crosses the Canadian boarder all other sections can be built in spite of his objection. Its like him trying to take credit for the increase oil production in North Dakota. He has no say in the development on private and state lands. The large majority, over 90%, of new wells are on this land.
Like or Dislike:
4 
4
Once again, partisan politics demonstrates how it ignores the truth. The President has not wavered at all on this point. He opposed the pipeline as it was proposed because it passed through an area of Nebraska that was over a very important aquifer, and even Keystone said the pipeline would leak. What Obama is doing now is supporting the SOUTHERN portion of the pipeline, which does not include Nebraska. Please check your facts.
Like or Dislike:
4 
3