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Obama Administration Snubs Hearing Regarding Legality of White House Czars
News Max ^
| 10/06/09
| News Max
Posted on 10/07/2009 10:41:59 AM PDT by jonesy220
WASHINGTON -- A liberal Democratic senator questioned the roles of Obama administration policy "czars" Tuesday, but the White House denied it is using these officials to evade congressional scrutiny.
Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., said Congress needs to know whether some of the czars make policy but have no obligation to submit to congressional questioning.
While the Obama administration is hardly the first to name high-level advisers to handle issues like health care and climate change, Feingold said, "It's not good enough to simply say, 'Well, George Bush did it too.'"
Prior to a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing that featured academic experts, Feingold released a letter from White House counsel Gregory Craig that defended the officials.
Craig said some presidents have used such special advisers, or czars, to undermine Congress, but "that is simply not the case in the current administration."
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: agenda; bho44; bhoczars; bhofascism; bhotyranny; constitution; corruption; czars; democrats; healthcare; military; obama; obamaadministration; vainhussein; whitehouse
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It makes me even more wary of the Obama administrations czars authority now that they ignored the hearing request of senator Feingold and would not even provide a witness for the hearing. I think that they can create policy without congressional approval, otherwise, why would they be shrugging this off and trying to hide from these czars being investigated? Here's some other sources:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/10/06/white-house-shrugs-off-feingolds-czar-hearings/
http://unconstrainedtruth.wordpress.com/2009/10/07/senate-congress-join-public-in-questioning-obama-administration-czars/
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:41:59 AM PDT
by
jonesy220
To: jonesy220
Can’t believe I agree with Feingold.
To: jonesy220
No big deal. Their “constitutional experts” have their backs.
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:45:03 AM PDT
by
FlingWingFlyer
(America! We're spending our grandchildren's inheritance!)
To: jonesy220
Sure Zero pseudo Constitution expert.Where are the Czars that our founding fathers wanted?
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:47:59 AM PDT
by
Cheetahcat
(Zero the Wright kind of Racist! We are in a state of War with Democrats)
To: jonesy220
Obama Administration Snubs Hearing Regarding Legality of White House Czars What else would you expect from an arrogant, egotistical narcissist, who is bent on becoming dictator?
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:48:20 AM PDT
by
The Sons of Liberty
(FUBO - When 0bama Fails, Freedom Prevails!)
To: jonesy220
“the White House denied it is using these officials to evade congressional scrutiny”
Yeah, they just happen to, that’s all. “There’s no intent though”, so thats. fine?
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:51:42 AM PDT
by
chuck_the_tv_out
( <<< click my name: now featuring Freeper classifieds)
To: T. P. Pole
Can’t believe I agree with Feingold.Yeah, I know what you mean. I feel so fouled - Like I need to take a shower.
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:52:26 AM PDT
by
paulcissa
(The first requirement of Liberalism is to stand on your head and tell the world they're upside down)
To: jonesy220
Seems to me these “czars” are not working for free. If the Feingold really has a pair, he’d cut off the money for these people. Give 0bama secret service protection, a secretary, and pay the light bill. The White House needs to come forward with justification for any more money than that.
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:52:51 AM PDT
by
henkster
(0bamanomics: The "Final Solution" to America's "Prosperity Question.")
To: T. P. Pole
“It’s not good enough to simply say, ‘Well, George Bush did it too.’”
Yeah...who is this guy and what has he done with Russ Feingold?
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:53:18 AM PDT
by
jessduntno
(Tell Obama to STFU - Stop The Federal Usurpation.)
Youtalkintome? YouwantIshoulddoyouafavor? Whereisyourrespect?
Who do you think you are, Senator?
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:55:35 AM PDT
by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spirito Sancto.)
Senator Russ Feingold must not have standing either.
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posted on
10/07/2009 10:56:10 AM PDT
by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spirito Sancto.)
To: combat_boots
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posted on
10/07/2009 11:00:12 AM PDT
by
Pyro7480
("If you know how not to pray, take Joseph as your master, and you will not go astray." - St. Teresa)
To: jonesy220
At Gibbs’ next press conference, he will announce that Obama is nominating his horse to attend Feingold’s committee meeting.
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posted on
10/07/2009 11:09:57 AM PDT
by
Darth Tokarev
(Liberalism: Using intellectualism to justify moral cowardice.)
To: jonesy220
The Rathole is beginning to worry the Rats.
To: jonesy220
Why should Obama care what you little people think?
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posted on
10/07/2009 11:14:03 AM PDT
by
Tzimisce
(No thanks. We have enough government already. - The Tick)
To: jessduntno
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posted on
10/07/2009 11:16:04 AM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
To: OldNavyVet
I would think these dem senators would start to get very nervous about how much power Obama and his ilk are taking away from them. Feingold should be furious for being snubbed.
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posted on
10/07/2009 11:18:18 AM PDT
by
kezzek
To: jonesy220
Czars have the power to make or change legislation without approval by Congress or the public, and they answer only to Obama!
The arrogance of stonewalling Feingold is unbelievable. Let's hope it angers Feingold and other Senators so much that they start impeachment proceedings against Obama. By doing this, he has literally flipped Congress off. Thank God that he's showing them what an arrogant pos he is. I knew he would do that to Republicans but I am truly shocked that he did it to his own party.
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posted on
10/07/2009 11:22:13 AM PDT
by
NRA2BFree
(THE ONLY ASTROTURF IN CONGRESS IS FOUND BETWEEN NANCY PELOSI'S EARS!!)
To: jonesy220
What this goes to show:
When a liberal stands up for the rule of law as described in the Constituion, we stand with them.
Feingold is wrong 99% of the time. This is that other 1%.
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posted on
10/07/2009 11:40:51 AM PDT
by
Personal Responsibility
(In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act)
To: NRA2BFree
He is concentrating power in the executive branch. Robert Byrd sent him a letter telling him what he was doing was unconstitutional.
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posted on
10/07/2009 11:53:22 AM PDT
by
mojitojoe
(Socialism is just the last “feel good” step on the path to Communism and its slavery. Lenin)
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