Sen. Mary Landrieu is pushing leaders in both parties to vote this week to approve the Keystone XL pipeline -- a move that could boost the embattled Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee chairwoman's chances of winning another term. "This has been a project that has lingered far too long. It is clearly supported by 60 or more members of this body," Landrieu said on the Senate floor Wednesday, minutes after lawmakers kicked off their post-midterm election lame duck session. The Louisiana Democrat is fighting for her political life ahead of a Dec. 6 runoff election against Republican challenger Bill Cassidy.
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Sen. Mary Landrieu wants a vote this week to approve the Keystone XL pipeline
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If she succeeds, it could help her chances of winning re-election in a Dec. 6 runoff
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Landrieu's push highlights her influence on energy issues ahead of the election
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