OK Reaction to XL Pipeline
Filed by Michael Cross in Feature, Local News, News, Politics.
January 18, 2012
President Obama’s denial of the application for the XL Pipeline draws the ire of Oklahoma’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Governor Fallin released a statement on Wednesday saying rejection of the application would be a sad day for those who care about energy independence and job creation.
Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb says a decision like the XL Pipeline needs to be about policy not politics.
“We need to get Keystone Pipeline approved it would be a ton of jobs for Oklahomans in addition to everything else energy efficiency, cost effectiveness and homeland security.”
Supporters say the $7 billion pipeline would bring more than $1 billion in investment to Oklahoma.
The Obama Administration says a deadline of February 21st to approve the application is “purely political” and does not give the State Department enough time to properly view the pipeline proposal.
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