US State Department delays review of Keystone pipeline

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US State Department delays review of Keystone pipeline

The U.S. State Department says it is giving federal agencies more time to review the Keystone XL pipeline before deciding whether to issue a permit.

The review could push the decision about the controversial pipeline until after midterm elections in November.

AP