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President Barack Obama vetoes a bill approving the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline, which aimed to connect Canadian oil sands with Gulf of Mexico refineries. The Keystone pipeline project consists of several phases, enabling the transportation of oil to different regions. The veto reflects concerns about environmental impact, climate change, and the uncertainty of oil distribution within the United States versus exports to other countries.
Monday, 23 February, 2015