releases: https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-announces-opposition-to-keystone-xl-pipeline-
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| https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-announces-opposition-to-keystone-xl-pipeline- | King Announces Opposition to Keystone XL Pipeline | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Independent | House | ME | Angus King | K000383 | www.king.senate.gov | legacy | King Announces Opposition to Keystone XL Pipeline Tuesday, November 18, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) announced today in advance of this evening’s vote that he will oppose legislation to directly approve the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline: “Congress is not – nor should it be – in the business of legislating the approval or disapproval of a construction project,” Senator King said. “And while I am frustrated that the President has refused to make a decision on the future of the pipeline, I don’t believe that short-circuiting the process to circumvent his Administration is in the best interest of the American people. I urge the President to make a decision soon, and, if he doesn't, I look forward to working with Congress to put a timeframe on this decision.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |