Author: Bruce W. Burton (Bruce W. Burton)

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The Line Item Veto, Roman Style
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The Line Item Veto, Roman Style

Let us start with some uncheerful axioms about the fiscal policies of the central government of the United States at the close of the 20th century. “Beggar thy grandchildren” is, de facto if not by design, the guiding principle of the United States Congress. The government’s gross debt, plus the interest on the debt, plus...