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The head of the nation's largest veterans service organisation has blasted the White House for its prolonged opposition to the job-creating Keystone XL pipeline.

海角吃瓜网淭his month marks the seventh anniversary since a permit request was submitted to the US State Department that would lessen America's dependence on Middle Eastern oil and create an estimated 42 000 jobs,海角吃瓜网� Dale Barnett, American Legion National Commander, stated. 海角吃瓜网淰eterans need these jobs. Not just in the construction industry, but the permanent positions related to pipeline maintenance and security. The State Department has already concluded that the pipeline 'would not substantially worsen carbon pollution海角吃瓜网�. The American Legion was disappointed that President Obama vetoed legislation that would get the project moving. We call on him to approve the pipeline now!海角吃瓜网�

Barnett pointed out that The American Legion has passed numerous national resolutions in support of the Keystone XL pipeline and the goal to make the United States energy independent.

海角吃瓜网淭he oil will still be extracted,海角吃瓜网� Barnett pointed out. 海角吃瓜网淭he bottom line is: do we want it to be shipped from Canada to China, or would we rather have it safely transported to our country where Americans can benefit from the US$15 billion per year that it would pump into our economy? The Keystone XL pipeline has broad bipartisan support in Congress. It is long overdue for the administration to approve this economic boon that would also make America safer.海角吃瓜网�

With a current membership of 2.2 million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, Americanism, and youth programs. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their communities through nearly 14 000 posts across the nation.

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