The continuing viability of the 1875 Supreme Court case of Totten v. United States

Article Abstract:

The author discusses an 1875 case in which the US Supreme Court ruled that the President could bind the government to intelligence contracts, but that the courts could not consider claims concerning secret contacts because it would harm national security and be unenforceable. Recent attacks on the Totten doctrine are analyzed.

Cases, Secret service

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Procurement authorities of the CIA

Article Abstract:

The author examines the sources of the Central Intelligence Agency's procurement authorities. The agency's grant of broad authority to determine its expenditures without regard to other laws or regulations governing the expenditure of public funds is discussed.

Laws, regulations and rules, Government purchasing

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Whatever happened to congressional review of agency rulemaking? A brief overview, assessment, and proposal for reform

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the lack of efficient review mechanisms and procedures for congressional review of administrative agency rulemaking and proposes reform measures.

Models, Legislative oversight

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