Originally Posted by
skywatch
serious question - if the legislative branch of the Federal government cannot be mandated, how is it that all government contractors (airlines) can?
Contracts are signed by the EXECUTIVE branch, they are instruments between the Federal agency purchasing the goods/services and the vendor, hence subject to the EO.
Staff members of Congress fall under Article I, not Article II. Gotta love people citing all kinds of opinions and exhibit continued ignorance of the basics of the USG.