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League Denounces Erosion of Checks and Balances in American Democracy
June 12, 2006"Delegates to the League of Women Voters of the United States biennial national convention taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota today strongly denounced the rapid erosion of the American system of checks and balances and separation of powers taking place nationwide.
"This Administration has undercut the fundamental safeguards that protect our rights as Americans," said Maxwell. "It is time for Congress to stand up for the American people, rather than sitting on their hands." [Read more]

