Posted on 11/06/2004 11:56:13 AM PST by bravetomorrow
This is my first post to FreeRepublic. I have been lurking for a while. I am the author of www.bravetomorrow.com - a Bush supporting blog.
Anyway, now that the introductions are over, I have a question for you all. I have heard President Bush talk about implementing a line-item veto that will pass judicial scrutiny. Does anyone know if it is possible to create such legislation? What was the primary objection of the courts to the first line-item veto?
Thanks!
PS. Please let me know if I did something wrong in my post. This forum system is terribly difficult to use. Too many fields to fill out IMHO!
And you did great with your first post, and it's not as hard as you think once you've done it a few times.
Bump to read replies.
I don't know the answer - but I'd like to say at times - line item veto makes sense.
I believe lately - last minute - behind doors - actions on bills have hurt - attaching items to bills that are for a different issue altogether
P.S. Any stock wise people out there - have question would like to email on - Thanks -
What I would like to see would be for the President to be able to submit a redacted version of any bill to both houses of Congress for a straight up-down vote (no requirement to clear commitees, etc.) A change of congressional rules would allow this without any need for a constitutional amendment.
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