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How George Washington’s Idea of Executive Privilege Got Mangled

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By refusing executive privilege, President Biden is adhering to the precedent set by Washington and helping restore congressional oversight.

Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Lindsay M. Chervinsky
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Lindsay M. Chervinsky

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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