Florida U.S. Senator Bill Nelson key to future of Keystone Pipeline
November 17, 2014
St. Peters Blog
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson is being viewed as a possible key vote Tuesday as the U.S. Senate decides whether or not to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, six years after it was first proposed by a Canadian oil company.
The more than 1,100-mile pipeline is proposed to carry up to 830,000 barrels of Canadian tar sands oil through the Midwest and into Gulf of Mexico ports for refinement.
Supporters point to the major economic boost of adding 42,000 jobs during construction and 117,000 over 15 years as well as the benefit of importing oil from a trusted ally. National construction, manufacturing and energy companies are clamoring for the project, citing the need for work and the high level of environmental and safety controls being proposed by TransCanada.
Opponents cite environmental concerns, including climate change as a threat of developing tar sands oil.
...... Calls and emails into Nelson’s offices on the Keystone XL Pipeline have picked up since last week’s announcement that the Senate would be calling for a vote. To reach Sen. Nelson, call 202-224-5274.
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