WHEN IT COMES TO ENERGY THE DEMOCRATS DOES NOTHING TO GROW THIS ECONOMIC BACKBONE–INSTEAD PLAYS ITS POLITICAL GAME TO STIFLE ITS GROWTH–AS US COMPANIES ARE NOT ALLOWED EXPORTING ENERGY -INSTEAD MORE IMPORTS, WHICH THE DEMOCRATS CONTINUE BLOCKING THE EXPORT EFFORT–JUST LIKE BLOCKING NORTH AMERICAN OIL AND PREFERS IMPORTING MORE FROM REGIONS WHO HATE AMERICA–SO THUS SENATOR REID (D-NV) LEADS THE WOLF PACK AGAINST ALL EFFORT FOR GROWING JOBS–THUS HARRY SAYS ONCE MORE MY WAY AGAIN ME DEMOCRAT FIRST

The fate of a bipartisan energy efficiency bill and a vote on the Keystone XL pipeline has boiled down to a fight over whether to make it easier to export liquefied natural gas.

Liquefied natural gas exports have taken on new prominence in Congress because of Russia’s threats to stop gas exports to Ukraine and the European Union.

Republicans argue exporting U.S. natural gas will reduce Russian President Vladimir Putin’s leverage over Europe and bolster Ukraine’s ability to stand up to his pressure. They also argue that it would be good for the U.S. economy.

Democrats, however, argue allowing more exports could raise energy costs in the U.S. and hurt the economy and jobs. 

Sen. Debbie Stabenow (Mich.), the vice chairwoman of the Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Center, is leading the Democratic charge. She argues Sen. John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) amendment would increase exports at the expense of manufacturers in Michigan who are benefiting from cheap energy prices.

Republican and Democratic negotiators have been working for more than a week to move energy efficiency legislation, which would also allow a vote on Keystone. Much of the battle has been a procedural fight over how many amendments Republicans will be allowed to offer. 

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/205667-natural-gas-fight-is-key-to-keystone-vote