81. Congress has often condemned the Syrian occupation, but executive branch appeasement goes on. 82. Despite obvious displeasure at having to cancel the hearing, Lance did not criticize his fellow Republicans in the executive branch. 83. Did you know that federal law since the Civil War bars executive branch officials from participating in policy matters in which they have a personal financial interest? 84. Earth Day should be a golden opportunity for the executive branch to tout its accomplishments in upholding and advancing environmental protections. 85. Economists who argue against the balanced-budget amendment maintain that it would hamstring Congress or the executive branch in times of economic downturn. 86. Enron is just one of the many corporations, unions and wealthy individuals that have exploited the soft money loophole to buy influence with Congress and the executive branch. 87. Even for foreigners held offshore, the executive branch is not supposed to set itself up as lawmaker, prosecutor, and sole review authority for accused criminals. 88. Executive branch employees are barred from holding substantial stakes in companies they regulate. |