The Senate voted 56-42 to reject a measure that would have fast-tracked approval of the Keystone XL pipeline.
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Boehner: White House Coordinating Opposition To Pipeline Amendment
Speaker. John Boehner (R-Ohio) criticizes the White House’s energy policy, noting that the Executive Branch is coordinating opposition to a Keystone Pipeline amendment in the upper chamber. (0:24) [audio: http://com.talkradionews.audio.s3.amazonaws.com/2012/3/20120308JohnBoehner1.mp3]
McCarthy: President’s Policies Have Failed
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) says Americans are struggling to keep up with recent spikes in gas prices and although President Obama has allowed for a part of the Keystone XL Pipeline to be constructed, “that is not good enough.” (:29) [audio:http://com.talkradionews.audio.s3.amazonaws.com/2012/3/20120306McCarthy.mp3]
Cantor: Lack Of Leadership Frustrates Americans
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) claims the President’s stance on the Keystone Pipeline is hard to nail down. “He was initially for the Keystone Pipeline, then he was against it and we’re told today he’s for a portion of it.” (:16) [audio:http://com.talkradionews.audio.s3.amazonaws.com/2012/2/20120228Cantor.mp3]
Boehner: About Damn Time For An Energy Policy
Before abruptly ending a press conference Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner expressed his frustrations over the absence of a national energy policy, stating, “It’s just about damn time.” (:08) [audio:http://com.talkradionews.audio.s3.amazonaws.com/2012/2/20120228Boehner3.mp3]
Approval Of Complete Pipeline Is Needed, Says Boehner
During a briefing Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner says he believes the approval of a shorter Keystone Pipeline route is a “positive first step,” but insists that the original, longer pipeline needs to be approved. (:12) [audio:http://com.talkradionews.audio.s3.amazonaws.com/2012/2/20120228Boehner2.mp3]
Boehner: Has Anyone Seen The President’s Energy Plan?
House Speaker John Boehner questions the legitimacy of President Obama’s claims that he supports an “all-of-the-above energy plan” asking during a press conference Tuesday, “has anyone seen it?” (0:07) [audio:http://com.talkradionews.audio.s3.amazonaws.com/2012/2/20120228Boehner1.mp3]
White House Fires Back At Boehner
President Obama’s top spokesman told reporters that the White House is doing everything in its power to keep energy costs from soaring.
White House Acknowledges Rising Gas Prices
Press Secretary Jay Carney says President Obama is “very aware” of the current price of oil, which has topped $106 per barrel.
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