BREAKING: Keystone pipeline clears last major hurdle in the Senate

The bill to spur the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline cleared a key Senate hurdle Thursday, as members voted to end debate and bring the bill to a vote. It sets up a showdown with President Obama, who has vowed to veto the bill because it sidetracks the process needed to approve or deny the pipeline permit. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM