Senate Democrats End Block on Keystone XL Vote

After being blocked for six years by Senate Democrats, the House votes today on the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline project. Democratic leaders thought giving Sen. Mary Landrieu something she has been demanding for years might boost her chances of winning a runoff back home.

Nov 13, 2014

After being blocked for six years by Senate Democrats, the House votes today on the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline project. Democratic leaders thought giving Sen. Mary Landrieu something she has been demanding for years might boost her chances of winning a runoff back home.

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