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Teddy Roosevelt vs. Big Oil

How's this for full circle? Theodore Roosevelt gave presidents the power to create national monuments. In fact, Teddy created 18 himself. Now, in an effort to prevent an oil company from building a bridge over Roosevelt's old ranch, TR's great grandson is urging President Obama to make the ranch a national monument. Cue the 'Lion King' music.

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