Line Item Veto is Looming

President Bush is continuing his grabs for increased presidential powers by proposing the Line Item Veto Act of 2006. This is a direct threat to the constitutional separation of powers and will likely result in cuts to programs of vital importance to women, children, and working people and increased deficits. It also directly challenges Congress’ responsibility for the budget.

For more information and to take action by sending a message to your representatives, go to People for the American Way (PFAW) web site:

http://actions. pfaw.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx? c=enJHKINrFqG&b=848149&aid=6734 

For National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) testimony on the impact of the Line Item Veto Act of 2006 go to:

www.nwlc.org/pdf/MartinFir vidaTestimonyLineItemVetoApr06.pdf