Pelican State News

Republicans, specifically from the House Energy Action Team  (HEAT), disapprove of the cancelation of the Keystone XL Pipeline permit signed by President Joe Biden within the first few hours of his presidency.

HEAT co-chairs Reps. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) joined House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) in a joint statement that said many workers will be affected by Biden’s decision.

“President Biden’s decision to rescind an essential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline puts thousands of present and future union jobs at risk and undermines the trust of our friends and allies in Canada who have invested billions of dollars into the completion of this vital pipeline,” the HEAT statement said. 

Other Republicans have the same concern about job opportunities. 

“It takes a tremendous, special arrogance to make killing off thousands of good-paying American jobs one of your first acts as president,” Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio told The Epoch Times. “Is this just the start of an anti-energy agenda that will target more jobs, increase the cost of living, and limit opportunities for the American people? Unfortunately, probably yes. It is, after all, what President Joe Biden promised to do.”

North Dakota U.S Sen Kevin Cramer pointed out that revoking the Keystone XL Pipeline’s permit is an early mistake of the president.

“Hours ago President Biden bemoaned the loss of millions of jobs and promised to put people back to work, but now he’s taking action to eliminate thousands more, Carmer said in a statement. This is an early mistake by the President and a nod to far-left environmental extremists. I urge him to reconsider his approach.”