"Obama Vetoes Keystone XL Bill, The Third Veto Of His Presidency"

"President Barack Obama formally vetoed legislation authorizing the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline on Tuesday, the latest development in what has become an ongoing standoff between him and congressional Republicans over approval of the controversial pipeline.

This is only the third veto of Obama's presidency, but it's likely not the last. Congressional Republicans are poised to send a number of other measures to Obama's desk that he is expected to reject, including changes to his signature health care reform law.

Obama vetoed the bill on Tuesday afternoon, hours after it was sent over from the Hill. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said in the day's press briefing that the president planned to veto it 'without any drama or fanfare or delay.'"

Kate Sheppard reports for the Huffington Post February 24, 2015.

SEE ALSO:

"Obama's Veto of Keystone XL Pipeline Probably Doesn't Mean the Endgame" (InsideClimate News)

"Meet the Pen Obama Used To Veto The Keystone XL Pipeline" (CNN)

"Obama’s Keystone Veto Elicits Outcry — and Hollywood Applause" (National Geographic)

"Obama’s Keystone Veto Is Only His Third in Six Years. It Won’T Be His Last." (Washington Post)

"Celebs Urge Obama To Veto, Reject Keystone" (The Hill)

"President Obama Vetoes Keystone Bill; Gop Plans Override Vote" (Politico)

"House GOP Targets Vulnerable Dems With Keystone Robo-Calls" (The Hill)

"Why Republicans Still Bet on Pipeline While Most Dems Roll Their Eyes" (E&E Daily)