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Are Executive Orders Controversial?

Dr Gorana Grgic, Lecturer in US Politics and Foreign Policy, United States Studies Centre

25-Jan-21 08:37

Are Executive Orders Controversial?

President Biden has signed various executive orders ranging from immigration to the environment, most of which he had campaigned on. Which are the most significant, and what might have implications in the international community? The Morning Run speaks to Gorana Grgic at the United States Studies Centre based in the University of Sydney on this, as well as why Executive Orders are seen as controversial and whether Biden can bridge the hyper-partisan gap.

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Produced by: Dayana Mustak

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim, Roshan Kanesan


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