Posted on Oct 10, 2017
Trump threatens ‘power of the pen’ in health care battle
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
I love how the current administration always does the exact same thing as previous administrations (that they previously said were things they HATED about the previous administrations) and then says, "Well you did it, so can we."
Ethically bankrupt? Without question.
Ethically bankrupt? Without question.
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
I agree with the finger pointing. However, as past presidents have noted, they hated the power of the pen until they walked a mile in the shoes. Campaign promises from all are jacked until they fully see what it takes to run a country...Ethically bankrupt??? Not alone in that category. I think the last 5 administrations have a share in that...Dems and Republicans. Can he change it? Yes but sometimes the pen is what it takes to get things approved and through.
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Where have I heard this before? Problem is only Congress has the power of the purse.
https://www.google.com/amp/washington.cbslocal.com/2014/01/14/obama-on-executive-actions-ive-got-a-pen-and-ive-got-a-phone/amp/
https://www.google.com/amp/washington.cbslocal.com/2014/01/14/obama-on-executive-actions-ive-got-a-pen-and-ive-got-a-phone/amp/
Obama On Executive Actions: 'I've Got A Pen And I've Got A Phone'
President Barack Obama predicts Congress will be busy this year debating a renewal of jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed and an immigration overhaul. But he says he wants his Cabinet also to focus on executive actions that don't require legislation.
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MSgt Danny Hope
I guess what's good for the gander is good for the goose...or at least there is a precedent.
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