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This Presidents Day we look at what many constitutional scholars and former government officials see as the expanding role of the Executive Branch since 9/11, and whether Congress is fulfilling its constitutional role of legislative oversight.
Bruce Fein, former associate deputy attorney general, Republican counsel during the Iran-contra hearings, and founding partner with the Lichfield Group
Lou Fisher, a specialist in constitutional law with the Law Library of the Library of Congress. He's also author of several books on presidential power, including "Presidential War Power" (2004) and "Military Tribunals and Presidential Power" (2006)
Douglas W. Kmiec, professor of constitutional law and Caruso family chair in constitutional law at Pepperdine University
Super-lawyer Bob Bennett talks about representing the high and might in our nation's capitol. He's represented President Clinton, cabinet secretaries, Senators and Congresspersons. He talks to Diane about the collision of politics and justice.
Robert Bennett, a partner with the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
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