The Keystone oil pipeline could become an obstacle to popular transportation programs. The Hill is reporting that Senate Democrats will reject the demands of House Republicans to include approval of the pipeline in transportation funding legislation. Lawmakers have until the end of June before existing funding for highway projects expires. The House and Senate are working to merge their two versions. The House bill is an extension through September that mandates the pipeline. The Senate measure is a Keystone-free two-year highway package. While the House package won the approval of 69 Democrats – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has reportedly said he will not help Republicans move Keystone approval across the finish line.

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