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Report: Obama to Bypass Congress on Gay Rights, EnvironmentRelated Content
As Congress remains embroiled in weighty negotiations over government spending, immigration reform and gun control, President Obama is considering acting on his own on a host of other major issues. The president may take executive actions to increase cybersecurity in the private sector, increase gay rights, assist struggling homeowners and boost environmental regulations, according to the Washington Post. Mr. Obama has used already executive actions to bypass Congress on issues like immigration -- allowing certain undocumented youth to stay in the country legally -- as well as gun violence and student loans. The president has faced some blowback from these moves and has acknowledged that reforms based in legislation are preferred to executive action. He's argued, however, that he can't wait for Congress to act on everything. As early as this week, according to the Post, Mr. Obama is expected to sign an executive order applying new cybersecurity standards to industries regulated by the executive branch, such as transportation. The executive order would also increase the level of data that the government shares with these companies relating to cyber threats. The president is also reportedly considering building on a previous executive order he signed to help struggling homeowners, with loans backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, to refinance. His new actions would extend the refinancing relief to struggling homeowners with privately backed mortgages. Mr. Obama may also sign an executive order banning workplace discrimination of gay, lesbian and transgender federal contractors, an action that gay rights activists have called on the president to take in the face of congressional inaction. Finally, Mr. Obama may issue new rules regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants -- a move that would go beyond the rules the Environmental Protection Agency will issue this spring regulating new power plants. |
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Anonymous said on Tuesday, Feb 12 at 9:32 AM
This derelict should be impeached, is anyone surprised at this?
113359256over taxed American said on Tuesday, Feb 12 at 10:46 AM
unreal that this stuff continues with no one stopping it because there afraid to be called "racist"
113365376Kathleen Tonn/Move the Mountain Ministries... said on Tuesday, Feb 12 at 11:27 AM
The clocks ticks... Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock... I pity those who walk in unbelief about the wrath of God!
113368212Pete said on Tuesday, Feb 12 at 2:45 PM
Re: Mr. Obama.. has argued..that he can't wait for Congress to act on everything. Pete: Makes you wonder why we need the elect a congress at all. It seems to be just a hindrance to our great dictator.
113381251Mike said on Tuesday, Feb 12 at 4:12 PM
This is the most Narcisistic Liberal President. All you libs fell for all the BS this joker was spouting about working together.He is the most confrontational President in history. He acts like he is a King or Dictator. What a sad excuse for a President he is......
113385311Ex Alaskan said on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 7:31 AM
Interesting headline...it really catches the eye of the homophobe. Was that the intention? You go, Mr. President!
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