Obama issues Keystone XL veto threat

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Washington—The White House on Tuesday said it would veto legislation that would approve TransCanada’s much delayed, contentious Keystone XL pipeline. The veto threat, issued by White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest during a briefing with reporters, came as Congress this week prepares to take up legislation that would allow the pipeline to bypass the presidential permit approval process. “I can confirm for you that if this bill passes this Congress, the president wouldn’t sign it,” Earnest said.