DNC autopsy author was previously part of another Democratic humiliation (politico.com) Paul Rivera served as a key adviser to a Senate Democratic leader who was convicted of corruption charges.
(b) consult with independent regulatory agency chairmen and adjust such agencies’ apportionments by activity, function, project, or object, as necessary and appropriate, to advance the President’s policies and priorities. Such adjustments to apportionments may prohibit independent regulatory agencies from expending appropriations on particular activities, functions, projects, or objects, so long as such restrictions are consistent with law.