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7.7: Sunlight Before Signing

Give the public the opportunity to review and comment on non-emergency legislation prior to signing.

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Too often bills are rushed through Congress and to the president before the public has the opportunity to review them. As president, Obama will not sign any non-emergency bill without giving the American public an opportunity to review and comment on the White House website for five days.

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