"House Passes Keystone Bill Despite Obama’s Opposition"

"WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday passed a bill approving construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a confrontation with President Obama, who has vowed to veto the measure.

The bill, which passed the Senate last month, headed to Mr. Obama’s desk Wednesday night.

Mr. Obama’s expected veto of the bill will not represent a rejection of the pipeline itself. Because the pipeline crosses an international border — with Canada — the president retains the authority to make the final decision on whether to build it.

Congressional Republicans chose the Keystone bill as the first measure to send to Mr. Obama this year in order to use his expected rejection of it as a political weapon against Democrats."

Coral Davenport reports for the New York Times February 11, 2015.

SEE ALSO:

"Congress Passes Keystone Xl Bill, Obama Expected To Veto" (Reuters)

"Congress Gives Final Approval To Keystone Bill, Setting Up Veto Showdown" (Los Angeles Times)

"Keystone XL Pipeline Would Transport 'Dirty Energy'" (NPR)