Line Item Veto Act of 1996: Lessons from the States
Description:
The Line Item Veto Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-130) authorizes the President to cancel discretionary budget authority, new entitlements, and limited tax benefits. When this authority becomes available on January 1, 1997, it will change the dynamics among all three branches of government. In response to presidential decisions to cancel certain provisions, Congress may change the way it drafts bills and committee reports. Lawsuits will bring these presidential and congressional actions before federal c…
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Date:
December 26, 1996
Creator:
Fisher, Louis
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department