Well, like he promised, he vetoed the Keystone XL bill. The veto came Tuesday and was expected and was the first time in five years that the president used this power. Unfortunately for Republican Party members it doesn't appear that this veto can be override. Reportedly the veto appears to be the end of discussions on this topic. We will have to wait and see if this bill comes back into play later on.
This bill relates to government because here the president used his check and balance power to enable this bill not being passed.
I can see why President Obama vetoed this bill. America in itself is one of the prettiest nations in the world. However given the choice of whether to better the economy or protect the environment, as the President of an economic leader in the world, the economy needs to be more important.
I agree, they need to take into consideration everyone is Americas opinions and their takes on what should come first in our nation. The economy and well being of people comes first in order for our nation to grow and succeed.
ReplyDeleteI agree Mac the economy needs to be more important in a country where we are struggling to get ourselves out of debt. Very well written article.
ReplyDeleteGood point Mac, i agree with what you said on both ends of the spectrum and I understand both sides of the debate.
ReplyDeleteI 100% agree. I can tell the president considered it but decided that the nation is facing BIGGER problems than environmental ones. He definitely has his priorities straight.
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