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Lugar Calls Obama Opposition to Pipeline ‘Incomprehensible’

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Passage of the legislation offered by Senators Dick Lugar (R-IN), John Hoeven (R-ND), and David Vitter (R-LA):

Creates Jobs. Creates 20,000 direct jobs in building the pipeline and manufacturing.

Strengthens National Security. Reduces need for foreign oil from volatile regions by increasing secure trade with Canada and encouraging production in the U.S. Bakken area.

Promotes economic growth. Boosts more than 1,400 U.S. companies that directly sell their products and services for oil sands production and transport.

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04/30/2012	Lugar Hails Withdrawal of Farm Labor Regulations
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