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New Pipeline Application Received from TransCanada
The State Department has received a new application from TransCanada Corp. for a proposed pipeline that would run from the Canadian border to connect to an existing pipeline in Steele City, Nebraska. 
Energy plays key role in Obama's State of the Union
For the third year in a row energy played a central role in President Obama's State of the Union address, with the president leaning hard this year on the twin themes of increased domestic oil and gas production and the need to invest more in renewable sources.
Senators pressure president to approve Keystone XL permit
In an effort to ratchet up the pressure on President Barack Obama on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, a group of Senators that includes Mike Johanns of Nebraska and John Thune of South Dakota introduced the North America Energy Security Act that would require the President to approve the pipeline.
Obama punts Keystone XL pipeline
The State Department on Thursday announced that it's punting a decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline until at least the first quarter of 2013. House Speaker John Boehner responded: "More than 20,000 new American jobs have just been sacrificed in the name of political expediency".
Survey: 79 percent of voters want more oil from Canada
79 percent of registered voters said they would like to see America import more of the oil it needs from Canada, "rather than other foreign countries...if America continues to need to import some oil to meet our energy needs."
Keystone Pipeline: Would oil be consumed in the U.S. or exported?
A big selling point for the Keystone XL pipeline is that its billions of barrels of Canadian crude oil would provide "energy security" for the United States, with a long-term, reliable supply of petroleum from a friendly ally. But some critics of the pipeline are saying much of the oil could end up as gasoline and diesel fuel exported to Europe and Latin America.
Canada's Oil Sands Are a Jobs Gusher
In 2011, the International Monetary Fund estimates Canada will grow at 2.9%; and unemployment is now 7.3%. One explanation for Canada's more robust growth is its strong commitment to energy. Alberta is now producing two million barrels per day but expects that number will grow to four to five million within a decade.
Guest opinion: Keystone pipeline plan requires higher safety standards
Russell K. Girling of Calgary, Alberta, president and chief executive officer of TransCanada Corp writes a Guest Opinion in the Billings Gazette about the Keystone pipline safety standards.
