President Ready For First Trip To Oklahoma

Oklahoma is preparing for its first visit from President Barack Obama -- a trip he intends to use to defend his energy policies.

Tuesday, March 20th 2012, 12:57 pm

By: News On 6


Oklahoma is preparing for its first visit from President Barack Obama -- a trip he intends to use to defend his energy policies.

The president will arrive in Oklahoma Wednesday night. He'll travel to the Cushing area Thursday morning and make his remarks at the TransCanada Pipe Yard.

3/16/2012 Related Story: President Obama To Tout Energy Policies In Oklahoma

This is Obama's first trip to Oklahoma during his presidency. It comes at a time when gas prices are soaring and Republicans are blasting him for the administration's rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would have carried crude from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.

2/27/2012 Related Story: Keystone Pipeline Could Bring Gas Prices Down For Oklahomans

The president has said he supports the segment of the pipeline that would run from Cushing to the Gulf Coast. Obama says his administration is committed to improving and supporting the infrastructure that helps leverage domestic resources, but he says it must be done in a safe and responsible way.

Republicans argue Obama's energy policies are costing the country much-needed jobs and causing gas prices to skyrocket.

The president plans to leave Oklahoma soon after his speech in Cushing. He also plans to visit Nevada, New Mexico and Ohio.

Obama made a visit to Tulsa when he was a candidate for the office of president.

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