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Gov. Heineman expects to make Keystone XL decision in next few weeks

Nebraska Radio Network -- Gov. Dave Heineman expects a recommendation on the Keystone XL pipeline to come to his desk at the end of this month or the beginning of next.

Heineman expects to receive a recommendation from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in the next few weeks, now that the DEQ completed a lengthy public hearing in Albion. State law approved this past session gives the governor the power to accept or reject a proposed alternative route for the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska.

“It’s not going to be a decision, whichever way I go, that will make everybody in the state happy, but I’m glad we opened up the process. And, again, I’m really pleased with all the comments we’ve received,” Heineman states.

The new route avoids the Sand Hills. It is part of a proposed $7 billion, 1,700 mi

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Submitted Dec 16, 2012 By: drpepperTX

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,818 Points:1,636,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 5:53:47 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse we'll see.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,201 Points:1,653,850 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 2:50:40 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse 4 more days tomok. got the bunker ready?
doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,538 Points:864,310 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 10:53:56 AM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse Given the current political climate this thing is dead. Warren Buffett can keep amassing a fortune from transporting by train.
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,159 Points:778,875 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 8:56:05 AM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse The bottom line is the KXL would be an overall benefit to the US and Canada. It's environmentally sound, we already import and refine Canadian tar sands oil, it is the safest and most economical mode of transport and it will bring additional jobs.
Bearcat500 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:9,833 Points:1,656,620 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 7:15:15 AM Ignore Bearcat500 Report Abuse OK
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,818 Points:1,636,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 5:57:58 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse time will tell.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,579 Points:2,372,235 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 3:47:30 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Gov. Heineman expects to make Keystone XL decision in next few weeks! What 'coming out of the closet' Sneeky and the federal government will not do, the pipeline states will do. Oil drilling on private land and build the pipeline to the gulf coast to export fuel to other countries that will pay a higher price for it. 'Coming out of the closet' Sneeky's lousy, smoke and mirrors, lack of jobs, dog and pony show and in the crapper economy, the jobs are Not here. Sneeky's economy is not improving but continues to hurt the population and the job numbers continue to be down! People will still drive and buy fuel no matter what but it sure helps to have a job too! The US ‘oil and natural gas resources’ belong to the citizens of this country and are to be used by those same citizens! More Refineries are Not the answer, Stop exporting fuel is! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
UpSol7 Champion Author Augusta Posts:1,709 Points:784,625 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 12:10:15 AM Ignore UpSol7 Report Abuse it should never have gotten over the boardroom "hey, let's drop a pipe across the U.S. [laughter]" phase
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,700 Points:2,471,660 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 12:07:35 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse the good old American marketplace will decide what works.
TXryder Champion Author Texas Posts:2,849 Points:459,535 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 12:06:35 AM Ignore TXryder Report Abuse The Koch sewer line should have bee banned by now. Why would any American would want the filthy hazardous oil tar piped across the US. refined in coastal refineries while polluting the surrounding environment, then shipped out to global markets with absolutely no benefit to U.S. citizens unless you are one of the corporate thugs in the Big Oil syndicate.
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rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 12:00:03 AM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse It is a no-brainer: we don't need it, Canada doesn't need it, only the oil companies need it. Both the US and Canada would be better off with a pipeline going to the east coast.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,197 Points:1,377,430 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:59:24 PM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse We will have to wait and see what the results will yield.
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,613 Points:740,105 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:58:43 PM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse All talk.
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DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,427 Points:1,545,670 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:57:56 PM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse It will be approved this time...they have made expected changes to the route that were requested.
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postcard9 All-Star Author Massachusetts Posts:893 Points:528,745 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:54:16 PM Ignore postcard9 Report Abuse Aye
TornadoRed Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,895 Points:726,085 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:50:23 PM Ignore TornadoRed Report Abuse The Keystone XL pipeline should have been completed by now, but for government interference. When finally built, the capacity ought to be doubled to handle expected increases in production. And the country needs many, many more pipelines -- crude oil, refined products, and natural gas. The only reason for further delay is to benefit Warren Buffett, "the sage of Omaha", who runs the BNSF railroad and profits greatly from moving hundreds of tank cars daily the North Dakota oilfields. If Keystone is built, it will pass right through North Dakota and the local oilfields can be linked to it. This particular pipeline is too important to the country, to be blocked by one governor. I hope he does the right thing.
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johton Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,350 Points:338,865 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:36:20 PM Ignore johton Report Abuse 2 weeks ago it was supposed to come in 2 weeks. Won't be this year.
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WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,939 Points:1,870,175 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:34:35 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Why in a few weeks? This is a no brainer - build it NOW!!
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,548 Points:2,934,510 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:34:02 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Maybe they could disguise it as a brewery as their is a cheap beer named Keystone.
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abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:8,052 Points:1,600,730 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:33:33 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse build it
Yonkers111 Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,342 Points:859,135 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:32:17 PM Ignore Yonkers111 Report Abuse Keystone needs to be built.
Rhino8of8 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,341 Points:399,540 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:26:57 PM Ignore Rhino8of8 Report Abuse Just git-r-done
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Road-Runner Champion Author Denver Posts:7,067 Points:1,910,115 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:22:38 PM Ignore Road-Runner Report Abuse Lucky him! Actually it should be a no-brainer: Build the darn pipeline!
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,754 Points:1,799,595 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:21:36 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse President Barack Obama = barf.
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,279 Points:1,910,020 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:20:46 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse Do it
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,487 Points:1,346,755 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:20:23 PM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse Let's hope he does the right thing. [Edited by: gasokie at 12/16/2012 11:21:26 PM EST]
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,754 Points:1,799,595 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:20:06 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Fire BHO. Build the pipeline. Produce.
CiVX Champion Author Oakland Posts:7,146 Points:1,383,385 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:18:49 PM Ignore CiVX Report Abuse Take that pipe and shove it.
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jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,999 Points:1,639,950 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:16:03 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “NoBama will find a way to stop it regardless of the consequences...” Wayoung and the rest of the right-wingers in GB land: President Barack Obama won re-election by a significant margin. He is your president as well as mine and will be for the next 4 years. Now is the time to stop the childish, disparaging word games with his name and pay respect to the Office of the President, even if you do not like its current occupant. The time will come when someone you approve of will hold this office, at which time you will not appreciate this sort of trash talk.
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,143 Points:580,215 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:12:03 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse do it already and quit yacking about it.
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TheSnowstorm Champion Author Montreal Posts:8,724 Points:1,939,155 Joined:June 2005	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:05:37 PM Ignore TheSnowstorm Report Abuse This should go into the Guinness Book for the longest period of time taken to make a decision.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,705 Points:1,539,830 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 11:05:13 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse This has to get done
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SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,616 Points:1,738,395 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 10:56:28 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse Seems like it keeps getting put off
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