Coalition To Defend Checks and Balances
The Coalition to Defend Checks and Balances is convened to address “the risk of permanent and unchecked presidential power, and the accompanying failure of Congress to exercise its responsibility as a separate and independent branch of government. In addition to publishing its own statements and reports, the Coalition also joins statements and reports issued by other committees.
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