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Keystone XL Pipeline

LWV urges Biden to immediately shut down Dakota Access Pipeline (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter lead by the Indigenous Environmental Network urging the President and Vice President to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) .

Victory in the Battle over the Keystone XL Pipeline (Blog)

With the rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline, President Obama has proven that he is committed to putting the American people before polluters through his Climate Action Plan.

League Commends President Obama on Decision to Reject Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

“The League applauds the historic step made by the Obama Administration to fully reject the Keystone XL pipeline,” said Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States.

U.S. Senate Fails to Override Veto of Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

"We hope that President Obama will side with the thousands of League activists who have urged him to fully reject the pipeline after a complete review is finalized by the State Department," said President MacNamara.

League Thanks President for Veto of Legislation Approving KXL Pipeline (Legal Document)

The League joined coalition partners on a letter thanking President Obama for his veto of legislation that would force approval of the Keystone XL pipeline.

President Obama Vetos Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

“Today, President Obama stood up for the future of our environment and for the health and well-being of Americans,” President MacNamara said.

U.S. House of Representatives Approves Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

“It is time for President Obama to follow through on his promise to veto this misguided legislation,” said League President Elisabeth MacNamara.

Senate Approves Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

“The President must veto. Keystone is not in our national interest,” says League President Elisabeth MacNamara.

League Encouraged by U.S. Senate Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline (Press Release)

"Today's Keystone decision is encouraging and puts the health and safety of Americans ahead of blind reliance on fossil fuels," said President MacNamara.

How State and Local Leagues are Celebrating Earth Day 2014 (Blog)

In 2009, League members came together to develop the League’s Climate Change Task Force. Local and state Leagues are committed to addressing environmental concerns that arise in their communities.