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Obama: Pipeline decision coming soon
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White House jobs council cautiously supports Keystone pipeline
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Arrests continue at White House oil pipeline protest
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White House: Bill to speed up Keystone XL pipeline review is 'unnecessary'
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Hillary Clinton 'supportive' of Alberta oil imports, wavers on Keystone XL pipeline
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Koch brothers positioned to benefit heavily if Keystone XL Pipeline is approved
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