President Barack Obama was reading a report that mentioned there were more than 100,000 cattle guards in Colorado. According to the story, Obama — frustrated with ranchers’ protests about proposed grazing policy changes — ordered half the cattle guards fired. Then-Vice President Biden supposedly stepped in to suggest the cattle guards instead be given six months of retraining.
While “cattle guard” might sound like a typical job for someone on a ranch, it’s more of a "what" than a “who.” Cattle guards are grids placed at fence openings and used to keep cattle and livestock from wandering while still allowing humans and cars to pass through.
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