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Old 11-12-2008, 03:21 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute View Post
I have no idea, but I would hope he couldn't. Are they called Executive Orders because a sitting President doesn't need any kind of permission or feedback from Congress?
Yes. The President can do many things on his own. I just don't know what the limits are or if Congress can step in later and reverse an Executive Order. Bush stopped government funding for stem cell research by Executive Order. Obama is going to reverse this. If I'm not mistaken, a president can declare martial law without congressional support.
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