Congress has held a hearing to investigate Bush’s use of the statements, a bipartisan advocacy group has condemned their use, and Democratic Rep. Barney Frank has introduced a bill that would allow Congress to override content in them that contradicts signed legislation. But stronger action is called for in the face of this most outrageous and egregious exemplar of the despotic imperial presidency. Now a task force of the American Bar Association will recommend that Congress legislate judicial review of the signing statements. This might amount to asserting a Congressional right to sue. (U.S. News)