Whatever one thinks of the costly water-projects bill that Congress successfully defended against a presidential veto this week, it found the legislative branch asserting its constitutional equality with the executive branch. That’s been all too rare during George W. Bush’s commanding presidency. But the veto override, which did not have help from Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback, may not lead to a more powerful Congress, especially on difficult issues such as Iraq spending.
Posted by Rhonda Holman
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