Obama vetoes Keystone XL bill

US President Barack Obama has vetoed legislation that would have approved construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, making good on a promise that has infuriated conservatives and oil and gas proponents.

No go: Obama wields veto pen on Keystone XL bill
No go: Obama wields veto pen on Keystone XL bill
Published 24 February 2015, 21:11Updated 17 October 2016, 13:05
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