The House has passed legislation to accelerate federal approval of permits for natural-gas pipeline projects. However, the Senate is unlikely to clear the measure.

该法案于11月21日批准252-165，将为联邦能源监管委员会提供12个月的批准或拒绝项目。新利18备用网址

Although 26 House Democrats voted for the measure, it appears to be dead on arrival in the Senate. Further, President Obama has threatened a veto.

The bill's supporters, including its chief sponsor, Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.), say it would expedite approvals of pipeline projects.

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