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W.H. Press Secretary: 'We’re Not Just Going To Sit Around And Wait' For Congress To Write Laws
Breitbart ^ | June 26, 2014 | Charlie Spiering

Posted on 06/26/2014 9:12:54 AM PDT by stevie_d_64

President Obama, tired of waiting for Congress to act on immigration reform, is currently exploring ways to address issues with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.

During an interview with MSNBC’s Chuck Todd, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest explained that the Obama was getting impatient with Congress.

“[W]e’re not just going to sit around and wait interminably for Congress,” he explained. “We’ve been waiting a year already. The president has tasked his Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson with reviewing what options are available to the president, what is at his disposal using his executive authority to try to address some of the problems that have been created by our broken immigration system.”

Earnest added although Obama was exploring executive action, it was “not a substitute for robust Congressional action” on immigration reform.

“That’s why we’re trying to focus on getting that done,” he concluded.

Obama has been heavily criticized after his 2012 executive decision to defer the deportations of some young illegal immigrants which critics argue was a key incentive for more children to cross the border illegally.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Front Page News; Government
KEYWORDS: aliens; amnesty; corruptionelections; executiveorders
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To: southernerwithanattitude

Congress cannot submit a bill because the minute they do, the senate bastardized it, takes it to committee, and it’s over Johnny.

So,

Congress needs to have a press conference with every Republican behind Boehner. And all Boehner needs to say is, “Today the congress has deemed that the current law must be followed as written.” Any reform to that law will be contingent upon the existing law being followed as to ascertain whether there are flaws in the law or if the President has circumvented the law and in such violated the Constitution and should be held accountable.”

Then leave,


41 posted on 06/26/2014 10:43:05 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz ("Heck of a reset there, Hillary")
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To: stevie_d_64
Article Two of the United States Constitution

Clause 1: Executive Power

The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows

Clause one is a "vesting clause," similar to other clauses in Articles One and Three, but it vests the power to execute the instructions of Congress, which has the exclusive power to make laws; "To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof."
42 posted on 06/26/2014 10:50:20 AM PDT by Cheerio (Barry Hussein Soetoro-0bama=The Complete Destruction of American Capitalism)
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To: stevie_d_64

There are two people who could “reform” immigration. That’s Perry and Brewer. Call up the National Guard and let them guard our nation.


43 posted on 06/26/2014 10:52:54 AM PDT by VerySadAmerican (Liberals were raised by women or wimps.)
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To: stevie_d_64

Elections have consequences...now don’t they?

Guess we showed Romney a thing or two. But hey, Romney and Obama are exactly the same...right?


44 posted on 06/26/2014 10:56:52 AM PDT by Artcore
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To: stevie_d_64

45 posted on 06/26/2014 10:59:49 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (The new witchhunt: "Do you NOW, . . . or have you EVER , . . supported traditional marriage?")
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To: a fool in paradise

Hmm.

I’m not so sure the American people ought to keep “sitting and waiting” for Congress to do something about this lawless criminal posing as president and this crazy corrupt government either.

Far past time for action.


46 posted on 06/26/2014 11:10:32 AM PDT by LibsRJerks
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To: Linda Frances

By the time his lawsuit is done obamas transformational change will be done.

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Yup! Obamugabe and Bonehead apparently made an agreement in this regard.


47 posted on 06/26/2014 11:25:21 AM PDT by Bigg Red (31 May 2014: Obamugabe officially declares the USA a vanquished subject of the Global Caliphate.)
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To: INVAR

Well said!


48 posted on 06/26/2014 11:28:41 AM PDT by Bigg Red (31 May 2014: Obamugabe officially declares the USA a vanquished subject of the Global Caliphate.)
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To: stevie_d_64
“[W]e’re not just going to sit around and wait interminably for Congress,”

Can it be said any more clearly? We have a rouge communist government, and both sides of the ONE party are equal members.

FMCDH(BITS)

49 posted on 06/26/2014 12:18:13 PM PDT by nothingnew (Hemmer and MacCullum are the worst on FNC)
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To: stevie_d_64

Seems to me Congress could eliminate executive orders if it had a mind to do so...


50 posted on 06/26/2014 3:15:38 PM PDT by Iscool
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To: stevie_d_64

“W.H. Press Secretary: ‘We’re Not Just Going To Sit Around And Wait’ For Congress To Write Laws”

It is the role of Congress (legislative) to write laws, not the president (executive).

This is why Issa has filed a lawsuit against the pres for his illegal use of writing laws through EO.


51 posted on 06/26/2014 4:41:11 PM PDT by ForYourChildren (Christian Education [ RomanRoadsMedia.com - a classical Christian approach to homeschool])
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To: ForYourChildren; All

Nope, it has been asserted that this “pending” lawsuit is going to be filed by that guy from Ohio...

There are a few that are jumping onboard, but I have a feeling it is only a “trial balloon” to see how the press spin it for the stupid (low-information) people in this country...

I am not holding my breath on whether it happens or not...


52 posted on 06/26/2014 7:17:16 PM PDT by stevie_d_64 (Will work for a new Kidney...)
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To: stevie_d_64

I wonder what ‘standing’ We the People would have in bringing our own lawsuit. D.C. vs. We the People on the same (as if they care about We already...).

I’d only wish/hope we wouldn’t have to go through WoI II to dismantle/start-again....When, in the course of Human events


53 posted on 06/27/2014 6:39:49 AM PDT by i_robot73 (Give me one example and I will show where gov't is the root of the problem(s).)
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To: i_robot73

Well, you have a Federal Courthouse in your area, right???

Type it (complaint) up, get a lawyer buddy to review any legaliese that needs to be added, get the format right, and file it...

Easy breeazy...

The tricky part will be how it is reviewed...I would say that I would give it a week, then call a local news outlet, and tell them the story...

Who knows...If a bunch of these get a little attention the totality of the movement might very well give the schmups up in D.C. another scare...

I’m not holding by breath though...


54 posted on 06/28/2014 4:34:18 AM PDT by stevie_d_64 (Will work for a new Kidney...)
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