Hold That Bill
From the Austin American-Statesman:
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., has placed a hold on a measure that would undo President Bush’s 2001 executive order that gave presidents and former presidents increased authority to block the release of White House records.Coburn’s move came a day after a Senate committee advanced the measure, which had won overwhelming House approval in March and seemed headed for Senate approval.
Coburn’s staff had no immediate comment on Thursday, but a spokeswoman for Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., said Coburn is not convinced lawmakers can overturn a presidential executive order. Maria Najera said the matter is being researched.