we seem to always be told that Harding and Coolidge (specifically Coolidge) were, as compared to others, small government presidents who understood the need for limited government and basically respected the division of power. That said, what did all the executive orders they signed pertain to?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/01/31/obamas-love-affair-with-executive-orders-or-not-in-1-chart/
Also, I understand that the quantity of EOs does not necessarily mean government overreach.
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