Question

When this politician told an ailing president he prayed for him, the president responded, “Which way, Senator?” This politician defended Jesse Wayne Brazel, who admitted to shooting Pat Garrett. Albert Jennings Fountain disappeared after leaving this politician’s Three Rivers Ranch, leading him to defend Oliver Lee. An event centered on this cabinet member led to McGrain v. Daugherty, allowing (-5[1])Congress to (10[1])compel testimony. (10[1])John B. Kendrick led an investigation into an event centered on this politician before an inquiry by Thomas Walsh. Harry Sinclair and Edward Doheny bribed this New Mexico politician, (10[1])making him the first cabinet member to be (10[1])imprisoned. For 10 points, name this Interior Secretary who leased Elk Hills oil fields to private companies in the Teapot Dome Scandal. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Albert Fall [or Albert Bacon Fall]
<NS, American History>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Benny FeldmanChicago DIllinois A58-5
Liam StarnesChicago BIllinois C6010
Jakob MyersIndiana AWashU A6210
Ethan SkolnickWashU BMissoui S&T9110
Elizabeth BowlingIndiana BChicago A9910
Andrew WangIllinois AChicago D12210

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