The KXL's Big Fail
An Empty Victory
Ross, Alexander Reid
http://www.counterpunch.org/2014/11/19/the-kxls-big-fail/
Date Written: 2014-11-19
Publisher: CounterPunch
Year Published: 2014
Resource Type: Article
Cx Number: CX16930
The Keystone XL bill failed to pass Congress. The Big Fail marks a huge success for groups who have been struggling to expose the KXL for the dirty policy it represents. The actions taken on the day of the vote, including disrupting the Senate vote in the chamber and blocking Senators Bennet (D-Col.) and Carper (D-Del.) from leaving their offices, speak to the dedication and tirelessness of the movement to stop the pipeline.