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President Barack Obama issued this memorandum today which outlines the four principles he will use regarding the use of signing statements. It also includes an order that all departments and agencies of the Federal government are to seek guidance from the Attorney General before using previous signing statements in how they enforce the law. Accroding to this article in the NYTimes, George W. Bush issued more signing statements than all the other presidents combined.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release March 9, 2009

March 9, 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

SUBJECT: Presidential Signing Statements

For nearly two centuries, Presidents have issued statements addressing constitutional or other legal questions upon signing bills into law (signing statements).