Signing Statements

The End of Politigation

Kevin Morris and Glenn Altschuler | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics

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Kevin Morris and Glenn Altschuler

From the rise to power of the "Comeback Kid" until June 12th, the Clintons have played the game as litigators. After all, isn't a campaign a war?

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McCain Knocks Bush Signing Statements, Says He'll Never Issue One

Washington Post's The Trail | Glenn Kessler | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics

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Sen. John McCain criticized President Bush today for his practice of issuing signing statements that suggest the president will ignore elements of the...

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Backdooring the Constitution

William Fisher | Posted 02.20.2008 | Politics

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William Fisher

Critics of the Bush Administration say they are not surprised at the president's use of the budget to thwart the will of congress. They see the tactic as part of a pattern of restricting access to information.

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GWB moves one step closer ...

Mark Kleiman | Posted 01.31.2008 | Home

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Mark Kleiman

... to a claim of dictatorial powers. Now he says that he can spend appropriated funds for purposes that the Congress has specifically forbidden. Ar...

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Bush Defies Ban on Permanent Bases in Iraq

Moira Mack | Posted 01.30.2008 | Politics

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Moira Mack

President Bush is clearly moving to commit the United States to a long-term occupation of Iraq well beyond the Bush presidency.

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George W. Bush Should Be Impeached for this "Signing Statement"

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 01.29.2008 | Politics

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Joseph A. Palermo

The United States Congress should begin impeachment proceedings against President George W. Bush this afternoon. Once again, he has violated the U.S....

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Bush Issues Signing Statement Waiving Ban On Permanent Military Bases Iraq

Think Progress | Posted 01.29.2008 | Politics

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President Bush yesterday signed the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act after initially rejecting Congress's first version because it would have ...

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My Last "Debate"

William Fisher | Posted 01.09.2008 | Media

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William Fisher

I am sick to death of the faux choice presented to voters: Change versus Experience. Could someone out there please tell me exactly what that's supposed to mean?

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Bush Issues First Signing Statement Since 2006 On Military Appropriations Bill

Boston Globe | Charlie Savage | Posted 12.01.2007 | Politics

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President Bush this month issued his first signing statement since the Democratic takeover of Congress, reserving the right to bypass 11 provisions in...

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