John Ratcliffe actually said...

We could implement six-month closures which would expire unless Congress enacted legislation.

Ratcliffe explains the temporary nature of proposed closures under the legislation.

01/23/2012

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Well, part of the problem is that real reform in the past has been left entirely to the discretion of agencies.

Every one of these regulations is an abridgement of some freedom, and it comes with a price tag.

It is very clear to me that you obviously think the President's November 20 Executive order was constitutional.

We all take an oath to remain decidedly apolitical in the enforcement and administration of the Department mission.