Republicans could force Keystone XL approval with must-pass debt bill
House Republicans on Wednesday said they will use a must-pass debt bill to push for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline and tackle other energy issues.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has said Congress has until mid-October to boost the nation’s borrowing limit above $16.7 trillion, lest the nation begin defaulting on its bills.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., said Republicans would soon unveil a debt ceiling bill that contains language addressing Keystone XL and provisions to delay Obamacare.
“We will unveil a plan to extend our nation’s ability to borrow while delaying Obamacare and protecting working middle class families from its horrific effects,” Cantor said. “Those discussions will also focus on a path forward on tax reform and the Keystone pipeline and a variety of other measures designed to lower energy prices, simplify our tax system and get our economy going for the middle-class working people of this country.”
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