President Obama Vetoes Keystone Pipeline Bill
President Barack Obama speaks to guests at the Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy on February 19, in Chicago.
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President Barack Obama issued his third veto Tuesday to reject legislation that would allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, escalating a battle over the project with Republicans in Congress.
Notice of the long-expected veto was released without fanfare via a message to the Senate just hours after the bill formally arrived at the White House. The Senate has agreed to hold a vote on overriding the veto no later than March 3.