In an interview with NowThis, Obama addressed concerns from Native Americans that the pipeline cuts too close to tribal lands in North Dakota. The 1,172-mile Dakota Access pipeline is scheduled to transport crude oil from fields in North Dakota to an existing pipeline and refinery in Illinois. In his interview Tuesday, Obama addressed allegations that authorities used excessive force against some of the protesters who were arrested last week. The company and regulators say the 1,172-mile pipeline, which is nearly complete in North Dakota, is safe and will not disrupt cultural sites. North Dakota House Majority Leader Al Carlson, a Republican, criticized the White House for not kicking in federal dollars.

Source: National Post November 02, 2016 17:40 UTC