War on Terror: Congress v. the President?

Colorado Lawyers Chapter

Speaker:

• Prof. John Eastman, Chapman University School of Law and Director, Claremont Institute Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence

Speaker:

• Prof. John Eastman, Chapman University School of Law and Director, Claremont Institute Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence

Some members of the U.S. Congress are attempting to use the "power of the purse" to place restrictions on the use of funds by the Administration in the conduct of the War on Terror. Various potential restrictions being discussed include an exacting timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops, and the imposition of benchmarks and goals with a timeframe for mandatory reports by the President as well as for their ultimate achievement. Critics of the proposed requirements argue that Congress is attempting to micromanage the war, infringing on the President's Commander in Chief authority in violation of fundamental separation of powers principles. Proponents assert that Congress is well within its rights when attaching conditions on the expenditure of appropriated funds. Who has the better argument?

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

12:00-1:15 P.M.

R.S.V.P. by March 30th to Linda Carroll at: Carroll6@mindspring.com

$10 cash or check at the event, One CLE Credit Available