Cheney's Office Screens Legislation

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Monday May 29, 2006 · 11:54 AM PDT

2006/05/29 · 11:54

Charlie Savage is still on the case, investigating the use of signing statements to consolidate executive branch powers. Some excerpts follow from the article which can be found at
http://www.boston.com/...

From Boston Globe 5.28.06
Cheney aide is screening legislation
Adviser seeks to protect Bush power
By Charlie Savage, Globe Staff | May 28, 2006
WASHINGTON -- The office of Vice President Dick Cheney routinely reviews pieces of legislation before they reach the president's desk, searching for provisions that Cheney believes would infringe on presidential power, according to former White House and Justice Department officials. Read More

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