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The Two-Way
Updated: State Department Releases Keystone XL Environmental Report
March 1, 2013 The draft report found that the pipeline would not have a huge impact on climate and that the oil from the Canadian tar sands will find its way to the U.S. with or without the pipeline.
The Two-Way
Dozens, Including Sierra Club Director, Arrested At White House Keystone Protest
February 13, 2013 The environmental organization approved its first act of civil disobedience in its 120 year history. Executive Director Michael Brune said it was time for Obama to "seize this moment on Climate change."
It's All Politics
Obama Returns To Oklahoma Talking Oil
March 22, 2012 President Obama visited Oklahoma for the first time since taking office and announced an executive order to speed up review of a U.S.-only portion of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. His announcement came as Republicans criticized his administration over rising gas prices.
The Two-Way
Keystone Pipeline's Connection To Payroll Taxes? It's Up For Debate
January 25, 2012 The White House says it makes no sense to link the controversial pipeline's fate to an extension of the payroll tax cut. Republicans say both issues are about jobs.
Blog Of The Nation
January 23rd: What's On Today's Show
January 23, 2012 On today's Talk of the Nation, a preview of the State of the Union, the Keystone XL pipeline, the real and social risks of sharing passwords, and a roundup of opinions on how to remember former Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
It's All Politics
Keystone: Dead Pipeline Lives On As Election-Year Issue
January 18, 2012 Now that President Obama has rejected the Keystone XL pipeline, an obvious question is what will it mean for the 2012 presidential election? The key to Keystone is which side will have the most success in framing its case to enough voters for it to make a difference.
It's All Politics
Just How Many Jobs Would The Keystone Pipeline Create?
December 14, 2011 The House passed a bill on Tuesday forcing President Obama to decide on the controversial pipeline project within 60 days. Republicans say the pipeline should be approved quickly because it would create "more than 100,000 jobs."
The Two-Way
U.S. Puts Oil Pipeline Plan In Limbo Until After 2012 Vote
November 10, 2011 A final decision on building a new oil pipeline to connect Alberta, Canada, to U.S. refineries near the Gulf of Mexico will not be made until after the 2012 presidential election, the State Department said Thursday.
It's All Politics
Obama's Keystone Pipeline Delay Could Shore Up Green Support
November 10, 2011 The 2012 presidential election could be close, with President Obama needing support from every segment of his political base to win re-election. So the president's decision to delay his controversial decision on the Keystone XL pipeline until beyond Election Day 2012 isn't really a shocker.
Blog Of The Nation
August 31st: What's On Today's Show
August 31, 2011 In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the political junkie, and the "therapeutic" effect of class reunions. In the second hour, the potential costs and benefits of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, and the changing trend in the college roommate.
