US agencies disobey 6 laws that president challenged
Officials regarded some as advisory
WASHINGTON -- Federal officials have disobeyed at least six new laws that President Bush challenged in his signing statements, a government study disclosed yesterday. The report provides the first evidence that the government may have acted on claims by Bush that he can set aside laws under his executive powers. (Full article: 1088 words)
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