PLEASE call your Senator today!

[handmade34]

received this letter from my Senator and called to let him know how much I appreciate his NO Vote!!

Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on whether or not to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. I have heard from many Vermonters over the last few days, and throughout the years, expressing their opposition to this reckless proposal. I have always opposed this pipeline, and I continue to oppose this pipeline. I will vote no when the Senate holds this vote tomorrow.

The Keystone XL pipeline would threaten the magnificent forests, wetlands and prairies of America with the inevitability of tar sands oil spills and water contamination. This pipeline would also contribute to global warming and continue to prop up the dirty energy policies we so desperately need to distance ourselves from.

What we need is an investment in sustainable energy projects to put our country on a secure path to a sustainable energy future and create good paying jobs. We must continue to invest in energy efficiency and smart grid technologies, all the while reducing our energy use and transitioning to a clean, sustainable and resilient energy future.

I have long opposed the Keystone XL pipeline and I stand opposed to it today. This project is bad for the environment, bad for the United States, and bad for Vermont.

Sincerely,

PATRICK LEAHY
United States Senator

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URGENT: Stop the Senate from approving Keystone XL!

The Senate will vote Tuesday to force the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, and reports suggest it could come down to a few votes.

Approving Keystone XL would open the floodgates of climate-killing tar sands crude flowing through the U.S. It would ensure more disastrous oil spills, threaten sources of drinking water for millions, disrupt wildlife, and increase rates of cancer and other health problems in Canada and in refinery communities here in the United States.

We can't let a bunch of senators in the pocket of Big Oil approve this pipeline... send a message to your senators right now to tell them to say NO to KXL!

[H2O Man]

1. Definitely

recommended!

[Omaha Steve]

2. 1st K&R

I'm sure my two Senators will vote for this even though it will go through our state.

OS

[LeftInTX]

3. I won't waste my time contacting Cruz or Cornyn

But I'm kicking your thread for the rest of DU

[handmade34]

5. thank you! but you still could call... can't hurt

I am very aware of how fortunate I am... and I understand the frustration of having someone like Cruz as Senator

[redstatebluegirl]

4. I have called often but where I live I am wasting my breath.

Oklahoma is oil country and I know I make no difference but I let them know how I feel anyway. It is my right as an American citizen.

[jwirr]

6. Contacted Amy two days ago and have not heard back yet. Have to try again.