Keystone XL pipeline would take crude oil from Canada through Gulf Coast to Midwest . Hoeven-Lugar- : It will create jobs , help lead to American energy independence . I have worked toward approval of the Keystone XL pipeline , first as governor of North Dakota and now as a U.S. senator , because I believe it helps our nation on so many levels . Hoeven-Lugar- Vitter amendment would allow TransCanada to build the pipeline . TransCanada reports it will have little environmental impact , Hoeven writes .
Keystone XL pipeline would take crude oil from Canada through Gulf Coast to Midwest . Hoeven-Lugar- : It will create jobs , help lead to American energy independence . Hoeven-Lugar- Vitter amendment would allow TransCanada to build the pipeline . TransCanada reports it will have little environmental impact , Hoeven writes .