Continuity of Government

by | Sep 23, 2021 | Congress, Constitution

A September 16 letter to Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Pelosi, and Minority Leader McCarthy: Following the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, we are writing to urge you, as leaders of Congress, to address the...

Continuity of Government

by | Oct 25, 2020 | Presidency

The Presidential Succession Act is flawed.  Among other things, putting congressional leaders in the line means that a terrorist could shift control of the presidency from one party to the other.  The president pro tem of the Senate follows the House speaker, which...