Protestors crank up calls for Obama to block tar sands pipeline

James S Murray
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President faces jobs dilemma over controversial Keystone pipeline with decision expected in April

An estimated 35,000 protestors descended on Washington yesterday to call on President Obama to block the controversial Keystone XL tar sands pipeline once and for all. The "Forward on Climate" event...

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