[CharlieDigital]

Sure, but is that Obama's fault? See GP

[badpun]

If it wasn't in his power to toughen regulation, why did he promise it in his campaign?

[CharlieDigital]

So do you or do you not understand how the branches of government work?

An executive's promise can only mean "I will sign the bill" because aside from executive orders, legal structures originate from the legislative.