It’s not the worst breach of the constitution DC Republicans have pulled of late. But it’s actually a pretty big deal if you believe in constitutional government. The recent budget actually never passed the Congress, even though the president signed it and it’s now being treated as law. Take a look.
As TPM Reader GW just pointed out to me the link above is to a column at Roll Call which is behind the subscription wall. (I try to make a point of flagging that when I link to a subscription only piece.) But you can read it here for free at the AEI website, where Ornstein is a fellow.
Late Update: You can find more on this issue in Jonathan Weisman’s March 22nd piece in the Post.
