[PAR35]

But, as we all now know, the “rules” don’t apply to the government, members of Congress, employees of the government, and so on.

Yes, the law is pretty clear that only someone with delegated authority can bind the government. Different than a private transaction where someone with apparent authority may be able to bind the company. (FCIC v. Merrill and subsequent cases)

[The Antiyuppie]

“, the law is pretty clear that only someone with delegated authority can bind the government. Different than a private transaction where someone with apparent authority may be able to bind the company. (FCIC v. Merrill and subsequent cases)”

True, but the government paid it, tacitly admitting the debt. Then, there is the time factor. IANAL.