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Understanding The "Administrative State" And Why It's So Powerful
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Understanding The "Administrative State" And Why It's So Powerful

The Heritage Foundation's James Bacon argues that the "administrative state" - bureaucrats in government - have become so powerful that they can affect or even stop policy agendas of presidents. Bacon explains how these unelected positions have become so strong and why he says reforms have to be made to put the authority back in the hands of the elected. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/dislodging-the-real-threat-to-democracy-the-administrative-state

American Viewpoints · James Bacon, Mike Ferguson

August 28, 202310m 2s

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The Heritage Foundation's James Bacon argues that the "administrative state" - bureaucrats in government - have become so powerful that they can affect or even stop policy agendas of presidents. Bacon explains how these unelected positions have become so strong and why he says reforms have to be made to put the authority back in the hands of the elected. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/dislodging-the-real-threat-to-democracy-the-administrative-state

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