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Punchlines: Comics shed light on Keystone fight


On Tuesday, in response to legislation for the Keystone pipeline, President Obama issued his third veto since taking office, angering many Republicans in Congress.

In fact, according to one comic, House Speaker John Boehner called the president's actions a national embarrassment. When the vice president heard that description he raised his hand to be identified out of habit. Learn more about the battle in today's webisode of Punchlines.

And, find out how the American people think the president should respond to a potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

After you take a look at our favorite political zingers from last night's late-night lineup, vote for yours in the quick poll to the right. Watching from your smartphone or tablet? Then visit opinion.usatoday.com to cast your ballot.

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Punchlines: Comics shed light on Keystone fight
The late-night comics give analysis on the latest battles in Washington. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.

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