Think Trump can’t use emergency powers to build the border wall? Here’s why he could

Special to the Viewpoint, Reporter
January 10, 2019
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump intensified threats Thursday to invoke his “emergency powers” to build his border wall if Democrats don’t cooperate, saying his lawyers have looked into the matter and “they tell me 100 percent” he can. Critics have denounced the idea as abusive and un...
Federal checkbook out of stubs
Dale Krause, EIC
March 29, 2011
Earlier this year, the Federal Government had been whispering of a possible "shutdown" due to the fattening growth of the U.S. deficit. Shortly after, Congress had passed a two-week extension on the continuing resolution in order to avoid the "shutdown." The extension also dispels any 2011 spending...