By JM Rieger and Matt Fuller and Sarah Chacko

Embattled Democratic Sen. Mary L. Landrieu announced her support for an immediate vote on the Keystone XL pipeline on the floor Wednesday, as House Republicans moved forward with an identical measure to help Rep. Bill Cassidy, who is in a runoff with Landrieu. “This has been a project that has lingered far too long,” Landrieu said. “I believe it is time to act.”