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An '''executive order''' is an action which does not require the approval of the [[Congress]], by the [[President]].  It cannot contradict or override any law, but can direct agencies in the executive branch in accordance with law. For example, only the President can issue an Executive Order for a [[budget sequester]], by law. [[Conservative]]s are often critical of executive orders for how they bypass the constitutional process for enacting new laws.

An '''executive order''' is an action which does not require the approval of the [[Congress]], by the [[President]].  It cannot contradict or override any [[law]], but can direct agencies in the [[executive branch]] in accordance with law. For example, only the President can issue an Executive Order for a [[budget sequester]], by law. [[Conservative]]s are often critical of executive orders for how they bypass the [[United States Constitution]]al process for enacting [[bills|new laws]].

The proposed executive order on [[abortion]] to which [[Bart Stupak]] agreed on March 21, 2010, and which is riddled with loopholes, is available [http://www.politico.com/livepulse/0310/White_House_issues_statement_on_executive_order_.html here].  A criticism is available [http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YThlYjRjMjIwMGQwYzRhYjA1NGIyNzU1OWJkMzNkZDI= here].

The proposed executive order on [[abortion]] to which [[Bart Stupak]] agreed on March 21, 2010, and which is riddled with loopholes, is available [http://www.politico.com/livepulse/0310/White_House_issues_statement_on_executive_order_.html here].  A criticism is available [http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YThlYjRjMjIwMGQwYzRhYjA1NGIyNzU1OWJkMzNkZDI= here].

As of the end of 2012, [[Barack Obama]] had issued 144 executive orders. <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/obama.html National Archives]</ref>. During his Presidency, [[Ronald Reagan]] issued only 381 executive orders. <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/reagan.html National Archives]</ref>.  

As of the end of 2012, [[Barack Obama]] had issued 144 executive orders. <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/obama.html National Archives]</ref>. During his two term Presidency, [[Ronald Reagan]] issued 381 executive orders. <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/reagan.html National Archives]</ref>.  

 

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