NEWS ANALYSIS - NYTimes: President Obama’s moves to pursue executive orders may be the only route available given hostility in the U.S. Congress, but only so much can be delivered if legislation is not passed

NEWS ANALYSIS

Obama’s Ability to Take Action on His Own May Be Limited

By CARL HULSE

President Obama’s moves to pursue executive orders may be the only route available given hostility in the U.S. Congress, but only so much can be delivered if legislation is not passed.

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