The controversial Keystone pipeline passed another hurdle Tuesday after the governor of Nebraska approved a new route that will avoid environmentally sensitive areas like the state’s Sand Hills. President Barack Obama denied approval for the $7 billion pipeline last year out of environmental concerns. The US State Department is currently…
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