[quote=So Boerd]
The question is, should the government do it. I say no, because they muck it up. See: Solyndra.
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In this case it's a question of whether or not the government will allow the private company (TransCanada) to build. The local governments (primarily Nebraska) have already approved, and all required diligence has been done. It's really just the feds standing in the way.