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Jul 14, 2006executive privilegelegislative oversightseparation of powerseo 464senate inquirypresidential power
Executive Privilege vs Legislative Oversight: Defining the Limits of Presidential Power
The Supreme Court struck down E.O. 464's blanket ban on executive officials appearing before Congress, clarifying the proper scope of executive privilege in legislative inquiries.