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Trump Takes A Sledgehammer To The ‘Administrative State’ As His Time Runs Out

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GASTONIA, NC - OCTOBER 21: Supporters of President Donald Trump gather for a rally 12 days before the election at Gastonia Municipal Airport on October 21, 2020 in Gastonia, North Carolina. Thousands of people joined... GASTONIA, NC - OCTOBER 21: Supporters of President Donald Trump gather for a rally 12 days before the election at Gastonia Municipal Airport on October 21, 2020 in Gastonia, North Carolina. Thousands of people joined to hear remarks from the president and other representatives in the heavily contested state. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images) MORE LESS

October 22, 2020 6:25 p.m.

Back in June we wrote about something called the Administrative Procedure Act, the federal rule-about-rules that seeks to ensure that non-legislative changes to the way the government operates are instituted fairly: With proper notice to the public, a chance to solicit feedback, and due consideration for people who may be harmed.

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