The Patriot Post® · House Sues Obama Over Executive Action

The U.S. House of Representatives filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration Friday, arguing the administration violated the Constitution when it used non-appropriated monies to fund the “Affordable” Care Act and amended the law by using a Treasury regulation. House Republicans first talked of suing the president in July. They finally found a lawyer, George Washington University professor Jonathan Turley, to represent them. Obama’s newest constitutional overreach – his immigration executive action – is not part of this suit. “The Administration has made no secret of its willingness, notwithstanding Article I of the Constitution, to act without Congress when Congress declines to enact laws that the Administration desires,” the complaint said. “Despite such fundamental constitutional limitations, the Administration repeatedly has abused its power by using executive action as a substitute for legislation.” Even with both chambers headed toward a Republican majority, the GOP is working cautiously to rein in Obama. The House’s true power – impeachment – is still politically impossible. More…