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Steve King: “The president cannot be allowed to legislate by executive edict. And we are in the check and balance situation. It's…”

On the recordOctober 8, 2013
The president cannot be allowed to legislate by executive edict. And we are in the check and balance situation. It's about the institution. Is the institution going to hold its ground and actually be the legislative body?
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Steve King
Republican · Iowa

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Steve King emphasizes the importance of legislative authority and checks and balances in government.

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