On the recordApril 14, 2011
Legislative efforts that significantly impede the President's ability to exercise his supervisory and coordinating authorities violate the separation of powers.
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presidency.ucsb.edu“Legislative efforts that significantly impede the President's ability to exercise his supervisory and coordinating authorities violate the separation of powers.”
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