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Duffy Votes In Favor Of Keystone XL Pipeline

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A showdown with President Obama is possible, as the House of Representatives approved the controversial Keystone XL pipeline Friday(1/9/15) by a 266-153 margin. 28 Democrats joined majority Republicans to pass the measure.

 Earlier, the Nebraska Supreme Court allowed the pipeline through that state after a new course away from environmentally sensitive areas was drawn up. The proposed pipeline would first go to Nebraska then south to the Gulf Coast.

Environmentalists argue  Canadian tar sands damage the climate  more than conventional oil deposits. By blocking the line they would slow down the  development of fossil fuel which is said to be changing the world's climate.

Supporters of the line, like Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy of Weston, say  the pipeline will create jobs. Duffy also said it is a security issue.

President Obama has threatened a veto. Duffy says the House of Representatives will bring the measure back after a veto...

"....if he does veto it and goes against the will of the new American Congress and the American people, we will bring the bill back in the House and try to override his veto..."

The Senate will take up the bill next month.

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