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House Republicans push bill to start work on Keystone XL pipeline

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By Matt Breen, Evening Anchor - bio | email
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTIV) -

Republicans in Congress are renewing their push for a permit to build part of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.

If passed, the bill would allow builders to move forward with a section of the pipeline-- across Montana and South Dakota-- without the president's approval.

President Obama rejected the proposed permit earlier this year.

The government is waiting on an environmental review of the route-- from Nebraska to Canada-- before it moves forward.

House Republicans already tried to get a similar bill through earlier this year. But, it didn't clear the Democratic-led Senate.

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