Rushed legislation is rarely good legislation
Christine Todd Whitman New Jersey Newsroom July 15, 2009 When one thinks of the federal government, and the way in which our three branches of government interact, "speed" and "efficiency" are not words that immediately leap to mind. Our governmental system is notorious for its slow pace and minute course adjustments; indeed, our founders designed the checks and balances system to allow for an appropriately deliberative process. [...]