WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner (BAY’-nur) is talking about suing President Barack Obama for allegedly exceeding his constitutional authority when it comes to administering the laws that Congress passes.
Boehner has frequently accused Obama of picking and choosing what portions of laws to enforce, sometimes by issuing executive orders. That is particularly so for health care and immigration. Spokesman Michael Steel says the Ohio Republican told members of the GOP rank-and-file a lawsuit is possible, but didn’t provide details.
Steel also noted the House has passed legislation on two occasions attempting to rein in Obama’s actions, but the Democratic-controlled Senate has refused to act on them.
Any lawsuit could lead to a far-reaching court battle between the president and Congress, who make up two equal branches of government under the Constitution.
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