President Vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline

On Tuesday, the President had the opportunity to sign a bill into law that would create American jobs by finally allowing construction to begin on the Keystone XL Pipeline. The pipeline would transport heavy crude to be processed in various refineries located in Illinois and Texas.

Once again, the President chose to put politics before the people. Not only would the Keystone XL Pipeline bring good-paying jobs to hard-working Americans, but it would be a positive step forward for greater American energy independence and security. There is absolutely no reason this project shouldn’t move forward.

The President’s very own State Department concluded the pipeline would have no significant environmental impact and would be the safest way to transport crude oil. I urge the Senate to move quickly on a vote to override the President’s veto. The fight for the Keystone XL Pipeline is not over, and I will ensure that 71-percent of the American people who support this project are heard.

The Senate has until March 3 to vote to override the President’s veto.

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Calling ALL HS Students to Participate!

 

 

This year marks the 32nd annual Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide competition encourages high school students from across America to showcase their artistic talents, which if chosen, will be displayed in the US Capitol for a year starting in June.

Since its creation over three decades ago, more than 650,000 high school students have participated in the art competition. It is a great way for students from all congressional districts to have a chance at joining the ranks of other historical artists whose work graces our nation’s capital.

Learn more at weber.house.gov/services/art-competition and for additional information about the Congressional Art Competition please contact Janet Brown in our Beaumont district office at (409) 835-0108 or by email: Janet.Brown@mail.house.gov.

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