Kerry promises Keystone XL decision in 'near term' Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 2:42 pm, Friday, February 8, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday promised a "fair and transparent" review of a Canadian company's plan to pipe oil from western Canada to refineries in Texas. Republicans and business and labor groups have urged the Obama administration to approve the pipeline as a source of much-needed jobs ... Read More