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  • Executive Branch Corruption?

    06/21/2009 8:43:54 AM PDT · by FromLori · 23 replies · 1,097+ views
    The Market Ticker ^ | 6/20/09 | Karl Denninger
    Corruption is a strong word, but it appears warranted given the two stories of import this weekend. First, on the firing of inspectors general: WASHINGTON - -- He was appointed with fanfare as the public watchdog over the government's multi-billion dollar bailout of the nation's financial system. But now Neil Barofsky is embroiled in a dispute with the Obama administration that delayed one recent inquiry and sparked questions about his ability to freely investigate. Treasury, you see, is refusing to turn over documents - items that Barofsky believes he needs to do his job properly. Mr. Barofsky's job is, for...
  • Executive branch is stronger since 9/11, Card says

    11/13/2003 10:23:04 PM PST · by Tumbleweed_Connection · 3+ views
    Washington Times ^ | 11/14/03 | Joseph Curl
    <p>The White House chief of staff yesterday told a conservative legal group that President Bush strengthened the executive branch in the wake of September 11 in order to uphold his "sole responsibility" to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution.</p> <p>Andrew H. Card Jr. cited Mr. Bush's creation of the White House homeland-security office and call for passage of the Patriot Act as examples of such necessary actions.</p>