Here is the response I received from Senator Ben Cardin on both the issuance of presidential pardons and executive orders, and Social Security reform
Once you read this this you'll understand why the country is in its current state.
I did not touch his spelling or grammar.)
Thank you for contacting me regarding Presidential power. I appreciate hearing from you.
The 110th Congressional Session adjourn ed in January , and as a result all of the pending legi slation expire d . These issues remain relevant and will likely be re introduced in the n ext session for consideration. Rest assured that I will keep your thoughts in mind for the next Congressional Session.
You might also be interested in visiting my website at http://cardin.senate.gov/, where you will find information about my vi ews on a wide range of issues. In addition, there are links to press releases, testimony, and articles I have written, and you can sign up to receive my periodic e-newsletter.
Thank you again. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about any other issue of concern to you.
Showing posts with label Presidential Pardons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Presidential Pardons. Show all posts
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Senator Mikulski on Presidential Pardons
Back on November 28th I wrote to my representives regarding Executive Orders and Presidential Pardons. Senator Barbara Mikulski (Democrat Maryland) responded yesterday and I will share her response.
It appears I'm not the only one questioning the president's powers.
Maybe it really is - Common Sense!!
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
Thank you for getting in touch with me to express your support for H. RES. 1531. It's good to hear from you.
I agree with you. It would be outrageous for President Bush to pardon members of his administration who have committed crimes, or who may be prosecuted in the future.
That is why Representative Jerrold Nadler introduced legislation that would prevent the President of the United States from issuing pardons to senior members of his administration during the final days of his term of office. This legislation is currently pending in the House of Representatives. Knowing of your views will be helpful to me should this legislation be brought up in the Senate.
I appreciate that you took the time to contact me. Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you in the future.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. MikulskiUnited States Senator
It appears I'm not the only one questioning the president's powers.
Maybe it really is - Common Sense!!
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
Thank you for getting in touch with me to express your support for H. RES. 1531. It's good to hear from you.
I agree with you. It would be outrageous for President Bush to pardon members of his administration who have committed crimes, or who may be prosecuted in the future.
That is why Representative Jerrold Nadler introduced legislation that would prevent the President of the United States from issuing pardons to senior members of his administration during the final days of his term of office. This legislation is currently pending in the House of Representatives. Knowing of your views will be helpful to me should this legislation be brought up in the Senate.
I appreciate that you took the time to contact me. Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you in the future.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. MikulskiUnited States Senator
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