Former Bush Lawyer Says “Executive Accountability Act” Would Create Chilling Effect
Jonathan F. Cohn, who served in the Department of Justice under former President George W. Bush, says the Executive Accountability Act, which would criminalize actions by the executive branch to mislead Congress, would impede rather than produce accurate communication between the executive and legislative branches during times of war. (0:24)
July 27, 2009
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