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drray23

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1. no he cant.

Reply to Matthew28 (Original post)

Fri Mar 5, 2021, 10:00 PM

Mar 2021

you cant make new law by executive order. The only thing that they do is direct the federal government how to implement certain things that are already law

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Could Biden sign an executive order to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour? [View all] Matthew28 Mar 2021 OP

no he cant. drray23 Mar 2021 #1

He could if his name were spelled "T-r-u-m-p." intrepidity Mar 2021 #2

No FBaggins Mar 2021 #3

Call in CEO's and have discussion with them tirebiter Mar 2021 #4

States can pass it JI7 Mar 2021 #5

Could he sign an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay a $15/hr minimum wage? DBoon Mar 2021 #6

He can and he has! DrToast Mar 2021 #8

Of course not Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2021 #7