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In the article U.S. Delays Pipeline Decision written by Deborah Solomon the good and bad effects of president Obama’s delay of a decision for altering a pipeline are discussed. He plans to ho;d it until after the presidential election in 2013. The pipeline carries oil from Canada to the U.S., and the rerouting propasal of it is waiting. The people supporting the union and the environmental supporters are on opposing sides.
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The up side of the situation includes that the government will have more time to consider if sensitive areas such as Nebraska’s Sand Hills will be disturbed and if the benefits outweigh the possible doubts of this. This time also will be used to decide of it would be a hazard to human health. The hold-up will also provide time for everybody to understand the dilemma completely.
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The things that most people aren’t applauding are things such as the delay of the decision will also delay jobs that could come with the pipeline’s rerouting. It would also increase our imports of oil if we had it now, which Americans are depending on. Also, Canada is able to make the change if we accept it now, but may begin exporting oil elsewhere if we don’t act fast. I feel that our economy needs the jobs, but if the project is carried out, it would not inspire citizens to start to conserve oil. Which side are you on? Would you make the decision upfront or delay it if you had the choice?
Solomon, Deborah. "U.S. Delays Pipeline Decision." Wall Street Journal. 11 Nov. 2011. Web. 11 Nov. 2011. <http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204358004577030093417692560.html>.

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