There is suppose to be clear distinctions between the legislature and the executive branch. The President has extensive power to carry out his administration. Speaker Boner didn't learn a darn thing in the Cantor defeat, he is still playing tough guy for the Kochs' money.
June 25, 2014
By Ashley Parker ...“The Constitution makes it clear that a president’s job is to faithfully execute the laws; in my view, the president has not faithfully executed the laws,” Mr. Boehner told reporters. “And when there’s conflicts like this between the legislative branch and the administrative branch it’s, in my view, our responsibility to stand up for this institution in which we serve.”...
Perhaps the President and/or judicial branch can sue the Legislature for a 'dead in the water' record. The Legislature has not addressed long standing problems facing the USA. "Do nothing Congress" might even apply if they haven't caused so much damage to the nation.
There is a humanitarian crisis at the USA southern border. President Obama has every right to sign an Executive Order with reforms to immigration law in the best interest of the country.
June 25, 2014
By Ashley Parker ...“The Constitution makes it clear that a president’s job is to faithfully execute the laws; in my view, the president has not faithfully executed the laws,” Mr. Boehner told reporters. “And when there’s conflicts like this between the legislative branch and the administrative branch it’s, in my view, our responsibility to stand up for this institution in which we serve.”...
Perhaps the President and/or judicial branch can sue the Legislature for a 'dead in the water' record. The Legislature has not addressed long standing problems facing the USA. "Do nothing Congress" might even apply if they haven't caused so much damage to the nation.
There is a humanitarian crisis at the USA southern border. President Obama has every right to sign an Executive Order with reforms to immigration law in the best interest of the country.