Maybe it's so he can say "Well, I tried but OMB and the lack of funding wouldn't let me."
On the other hand, it's a blatant grab for power on a Friday night when nobody is looking (he hopes).
(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect functions of the Director of OMB relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. |
