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Re:US Coast Guard won't see paychecks due to government shut... by TomMckenny on Friday December 28, 2018 @09:07PM (#18781266)
With veto power, a president could hold the budget hostage until a demand was met.
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Re:US Coast Guard won't see paychecks due to government shut... by the_trapper on Friday December 28, 2018 @09:29PM (#18781370)
Yes and Congress can override his veto. That's how the checks and balances work.
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