I am extremely disappointed in the President’s decision to reject the Keystone Pipeline. This is a project that has bipartisan support, would create 100,000 jobs, and would reduce our dangerous dependence on Mideast oil. There is no valid reason for the President to reject the will of the American people – including business leaders, labor unions, and foreign policy experts – and derail this job...-creating, shovel-ready project. The President himself has said that America ‘can’t wait’ for pro-growth legislation, and yet he continually delayed making a decision on the pipeline before inexplicably killing it. The American people – who are already suffering from near-record unemployment and rising energy prices – deserve better than this type of "leadership." Despite this setback, House Republicans will continue to advocate for pro-growth and pro-energy policies. Keystone will remain part of our agenda.

And then another status update on that comfortable ventilation system known as Facebook:

Keystone is only the latest, most famous example of the Administration's policies in action - stifling job growth in the private sector through Big Government rules, regulations, and in this case, flat-out obstruction. The "Great Recession" officially ended 6 months into Obama's term, and yet unemployment is still over 8%. Why? Because of the Administration's policies - on taxes, spending, regulations, energy, health care, etc. Keystone is a perfect symbol of the Administration's failures. One could even say we're suffering from the "Keystone Economy."

So we can blame our economic woes on the "Keystone Economy"? It's a rhetorical question. At this stage in the game, the pipeline is similar to the orange can found in the cheap beer that unfortunately shares a namesake: There's no prize, except the can itself.

I think she's angry after the bitter taste of killing her own legislation.

I obviously agree with President Obama but that shouldn't be a surprise to readers. You can read my thoughts on the pipeline - and there are many - HERE. Also, check out Tim Connor's great piece called "Pipe This."

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