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To: Kegger
Mr. Obama will send the bill back to Congress using a process known as a "pocket veto."

This is not a "pocket veto". A pocket veto is a term to describe what happens when the President takes no action and Congress is adjourned. When this happens, the bill does not become law. So it is the same as if he had vetoed it.

Now when the President takes no action and Congress is not adjourned, then the bill does become law. Again, it requires no action on the President's part. In a nutshell, it is the same as a Legislator voting 'Present'. It requires no courage or leadership. In essence, it is exactly what I would expect from Barack Hussein Obama.

35 posted on 10/08/2010 4:39:32 AM PDT by Hoodat ( .For the weapons of our warfare are mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.)
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To: Hoodat

Thanks for the explanation on what pocket veto is.


139 posted on 10/08/2010 7:40:58 AM PDT by prairiebreeze (The Professional Left: Using Your Money to Promote Their Ideology Since the 1930's)
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