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Signing statement raises questions on mail opening powers
White House defends signing statement as not changing law while critics from the ACLU and Sen. Schumer warn it may broaden authority to open first class mail. ABA notes potential harm to separation of powers as experts cite existing bomb and address-check exceptions and exigent circumstances. The statement cites aggressive exceptions for inspections in national security contexts and could curb congressional response.
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Congress
Ann Beeson
American Civil Liberties Union
White House
Tony Snow
Snow
Postal
Tom Day
Charles E
Schumer
D-N.y
Bush
ACLU
Beeson
American Bar Association
ABA
Michael Greco
New York Daily News
Executive Branch