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Congress urged to assert its independence from the executive
Original: Congratulations, US Congress. You are one of three co-equal branches of the US government, not a rubber stamp for the Ex
A message circulating among US politics watchers calls on Congress to act as one of three co-equal branches of government rather than a rubber stamp for the executive branch. It argues lawmakers should now remember their constitutional role and step up to that responsibility, tapping into ongoing debate about congressional oversight and the balance of power in Washington.
Why now: Ongoing concern that Congress is deferring too much to the executive branch has renewed debate about its constitutional role.
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- Congratulations, US Congress. You are one of three co-equal branches of the US government, not a rubber stamp for the Executive branch. Now is the time to remember what you are and step up to that responsibility. # USPol # Congress # Elections · thegaffer@hobbitwhispers.social · 2
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