More on the FY2009 Budget and the Unitary Executive

[T]he theory of the "unitary executive" ...has been used...since Nixon's time when "modern presidents have had a difficult time relying upon the traditional powers of bargaining and persuading."...[S]igning statements, executive orders, and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs...advance the administration's objectives...[as well as] invocation of the state secrets doctrine. And...Mr. Bush has added ...his proposed budget... Full Story »