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Presidents shouldn’t abuse power as they leave office

I think the time has come for the U.S. Congress to call a screeching halt to these last-minute commutations made by our presidents as they're strolling out the door.

End this stupid practice. Now!

Alice Barletta, Myrtle Beach

This story was originally published January 27, 2017 at 8:36 PM with the headline "Presidents shouldn’t abuse power as they leave office."

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