Keystone foes to dog Obama in Philly
Environmental activists are planning a protest over the Keystone XL pipeline during President Barack Obamaâs speech to House Democrats here on Thursday. A local chapter of the climate activist group 350.org has organized a rally during Obamaâs speech at the Society Hill Sheraton, where the House Democratic caucus is meeting for its annual three-day retreat. Story Continued Below The activists will protest against the construction of the pipeline, a project that congressional Republicans hope to catapult to Obamaâs desk by passing pro-Keystone legislation in the House and Senate. The Senate is expected to vote Thursday to end debate on its version of the Keystone bill. âLetâs tell President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline once and for all,â 350 Philadelphiaâs website says. âWe will rally outside the meeting and tell him to say no to [the] pipeline and to demand renewable energy, energy efficiency, green jobs, and a just transition to a sustainable economy.â Obama is scheduled to give a keynote address to House Democrats on Thursday during a 6 p.m. dinner.