Friday, March 13, 2009

Obama's First Signing Statement

No truth to the rumor that he signed it with the name George W. Bush.

"Obama signs earmark-laden spending bill; Says he will still reform budget process" by Globe Staff And Associated Press | March 12, 2009

President Obama.... issued his first signing statement, raising constitutional objections to some provisions in the bill. In the two-page statement, Obama said that provisions on negotiations with foreign governments and international organizations would unduly interfere with his constitutional authority in foreign affairs. He also questioned a provision on funding United Nations peacekeeping operations, as well as the funding of congressional committees....

Sniiiiiiiiiiiifffff! Ah, yes, the wafting s*** stink of "change!"


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