The president invoked the Defense Production Act to produce more baby formula. He could also use it to declare a medical emergency and expand Medicare to everyone; declare a climate emergency and build a clean energy grid; and cancel the college loan debt.

May 19, 2022 · 3:52 PM UTC

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Go rub some crystal you wacko
Replying to @marwilliamson @DrDooleyMD
not so fast:
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5 May 2022
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49-47: Senate narrowly approves Capito (R-WV) motion to instruct conferees on science & technology bill to clarify the President cannot use climate change as the basis to declare a national emergency. Kelly and Manchin joined all Republicans in voting Yes. senate.gov/legislative/LIS/r…
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Why should the president dictatorially do this? Why don't we have ANYONE in congress worth a damn?
Replying to @marwilliamson
His arm had to be twisted so far when we let go he helicoftered away
Replying to @marwilliamson
You're right, he could, except... He might not be able to do anything 'bout Climate Change soon at this rate... 😓
Replying to @marwilliamson @ProgReconstruct
No, he cannot. You new here?
Replying to @marwilliamson
The republicans push everything to the limit, and democrats won’t even push their legal limits for us at all. @TheDemocrats Are you trying to lose?
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I did not realize congress votes on a DPA order? The formula order was put into a Covid spending bill and several republicans were planning to vote against it?!
Replying to @marwilliamson
He can't just use the DPA for anything. Have you actually read the law? And a clean energy grid would require funding. That's still Congress's job. They hold the purse strings not Joe.
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