10 Vetoes That Shaped Recent Political History
With Congress now controlled by Republicans, President Obama is getting his veto pen ready, starting with a bill to approve the Keystone oil pipeline. Though he vetoed two bills in his first term, Obama had not participated much in this distinctive American political ritual. Here's a look back at some interesting and important vetoes in recent history.
By Ryan Teague Beckwith and Tessa Berenson Rogers