Under the USA Freedom Act, the executive branch could exploit the absence of a bright-line restriction to engage in collection that is far broader than necessary.
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The Dumbest Affectation in Congress
If you’re sleeping in your office to show you haven’t “gone Washington,” all you’ve shown is that you’re a phony and a fool.
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Why Moderate Districts Don’t Produce Moderate Congressmembers
In some places, the mismatch can be stark.
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Liberal Heroes Miss the Mark in Today’s Times Columns
Writing on Congress, Blow blows it; on financial reform, Krugman is a tad too cheerful.
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House Intel Committee Finds No Benghazi Scandal; Will Boehner Ignore Its Findings?
House Speaker John Boehner faces a choice: Either he can accept the findings of a responsible, Republican committee chair, or cynically allow a kangaroo court to proceed.Â
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Why Tea Party Members of Congress Act So Darn Crazy–And Liberal Democrats Don’t
In Congress, liberal Democrats make requests, while conservative Republicans make demands. What gives?
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Ted Cruz, Legislative Innovator
Stoking GOP division and dismay could be the only path he has to becoming the party’s presidential nominee.
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Eric Cantor Shows Why We Need to Get Rid of Special House Elections
He can’t be bothered to show up for work for a few more months. So why should we bother to replace him?
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How Republicans Are Heightening the Contradictions
Causing some short-term pain isn’t a problem, if it gets us closer to the day when Republicans rule.
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Republicans Take Careful Aim At Foot, Blast Away
The House voted to sue President Obama, a move that will prove substantively futile and politically disastrous for Republicans.
