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What Would Madison Do?

What Would Madison Do?

In one of his final acts as president, James Madison did something almost unthinkable by modern standards: he vetoed a bill solely on Constitutional grounds.

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Line-Item Veto: An unconstitutional abrogation

The Associated Press Reports:
The Senate is moving toward its first vote in more than a decade on the line-item veto, and it’s remarkable how much has changed – particularly the positions of many of the major players.
At issue is a watered-down GOP measure that would allow a president to scrutinize spending [...]

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