Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) sent a letter to Pres. Obama on Feb. 23 expressing concern over the appointment of "czars" to oversee policy making. Byrd believes the system creates the potential for an overreach of executive power. He specifically mentions the recent creation of offices on health reform, urban affairs policy, and energy and climate change.
"The rapid and easy accumulation of power by White House staff can threaten the Constitutional system of checks and balances," Byrd wrote.
Read the full text of the letter
Friday, March 6, 2009
Liberal senator fears executive overreach
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