Without adequate control by the citizens represented in Congress, liberty is threatened. Congress, in this particular line-item veto bill struck down today, tried to bend the Constitution. The court said it will not allow that to happen. The law let the president sign a bill and within five days go back to reject specific spending items or tax breaks in it. Congress could then reinstate the item by passing a separate bill.
Most governors have similar authority over state spending.
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