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Miller calls on Obama to build Keystone Pipeline

Republican 11th Congressional District candidate Bert Miller today called on President Obama and the U.S. State Department to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, after five years of delay and inaction by opponents, including Congressman Bill Foster.

"It's time for the political games to end and time for us to create good jobs in America"


NAPERVILLE, IL – Republican 11th Congressional District candidate Bert Miller today called on President Obama and the U.S. State Department to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, after five years of delay and inaction by opponents, including Congressman Bill Foster who called it a "bad deal."

"American taxpayers got a bad deal from Barack Obama and Bill Foster who opposed this important project that will foster energy independence and improve our national security while creating good, high-paying jobs in the United States and here at home in the 11th District," Miller said. "It's time for the political games to end and time for us to create good jobs in America."

Last week's report by the State Department was the fifth report in five years demonstrating that construction of the pipeline will not have a negative environmental impact. The project is supported by a wide range of groups from the U.S. Chamber and National Association of Manufacturers to the International Union of Operating Engineers and AFL-CIO. Caterpillar and other local companies in rail, transportation, steel, refining and mining are all supportive if the project.

"Bill Foster's vote against the Keystone Pipeline project is another example of how out of touch he is when it comes to creating jobs and getting our economy moving ahead," Miller said. "I want to take my experience running a successful manufacturing business in the District and put people back to work."

The $5.3-billion Keystone XL Pipeline Project is the largest infrastructure project currently proposed in the United States. Construction of the 1,179-mile pipeline will require 9,000 skilled American workers. The project will provide jobs for welders, mechanics, electricians, pipefitters, laborers, safety coordinators, heavy equipment operators and other workers who rely on large construction projects for their livelihoods.

In addition to construction jobs, an estimated 7,000 U.S. jobs are being supported in manufacturing the steel pipe and the thousands of fittings, valves, pumps and control devices required for a major oil pipeline.

Throughout his career, Miller has been a leader and strong proponent of economic development through common-sense, pro-business reforms. His business, Phoenix Closures, makes plastic lids and caps for bottles and jars, all with American-made products and equipment.

In addition to his business experience, Miller has served on the boards of Hales Franciscan High School, a South Side institution dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth prepare for higher education, and the Big Shoulders Fund, a group with a mission to provide support to Catholic schools in the neediest areas of inner city Chicago.

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