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Controversy over Development of National Monuments
(2002-08-09)
Warren Olney, host of To the Point, in the KCRW studios
(KCRW) - They're favored by vacationers, but oil drillers, miners and other developers have a different point of view. Former President Clinton's creation of 17 new national monuments and expansion of 5 more outraged the energy industry and off-road vehicle buffs. Now, the Bush Administration is taking another look. Judy Muller, West Coast correspondent for ABC News, has more on the continuing battles over federal land use. © Copyright 2012, KCRW