"President Obama is poised to reject GOP-backed legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline with a swift veto designed to minimize any distraction from a looming shutdown within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Republicans plan to send the bill to Obama’s desk Tuesday morning and intend to flay the president over his promised veto."
 
Laura Barron-Lopez reports for The Hill February 23, 2015. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Obama’s Expected Keystone Pipeline Veto Is Likely to Be the First in a Wave" (New York Times) [3]

"No 'Drama Or Fanfare' for Keystone Veto, WH Says" (The Hill) [4]

"Keystone Bill To Arrive at White House Tuesday" (The Hill) [5]

"GOP To Hold Keystone Signing Ceremony" (The Hill) [6]

"Republicans Sign Keystone Bill, Will Make Obama Wait on Veto" (The Hill) [7]