Line Item Veto Act.

Discusses Line Item Veto Act of 1996 that gives the President expanded rescission authority by changing the burden of action and coverage. Previous legislation necessitated the President to obtain the support of both Houses within a specified time for a rescission to become permanent, while new law...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1996.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Discusses Line Item Veto Act of 1996 that gives the President expanded rescission authority by changing the burden of action and coverage. Previous legislation necessitated the President to obtain the support of both Houses within a specified time for a rescission to become permanent, while new law puts the burden on Congress to disapprove presidential rescission proposals within 30 days.
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