Obama says Keystone pipeline mostly helps Canadian oil companies, not Americans
President Obama on Friday downplayed the potential benefits of the Keystone pipeline, claiming it would not lower gas prices much for Americans -- but instead would boost Canadian oil companies.
The Republican-led House has repeatedly passed legislation approving the pipeline. But the bills have died in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Last month, a bill fell one vote short of advancing in the Senate.
Old Pudfark sez: " Y'all need to change the name from Keystone Pipeline to the Obama Shaft. "