With a bill approving construction on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline headed his way, Obama is set to reject only the third piece of legislation of his presidency and by far the highest profile.
The Keystone measure would bypass an administration review process to begin building the pipeline, which would carry oil from Canada to Mexico. Republicans say the project would create jobs and reduce foreign oil dependence; Democratic foes say the potential environmental risks aren’t worth it.
READ: Veto showdown looms on Keystone
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That pen is a left-handed Cross Townsend, assembled at the 169-year-old company’s plant in Lincoln, Rhode Island, from components made in China.
“The old saying goes the pen is mightier than the sword, and in these days we don’t use swords anymore, we use pens,” said Bryan Fournier, vice president of operations at Cross Pens.
