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• v  strengthen or make more firm

• It is believed that Hoffa was trying to reassert his power over the Teamsters, defying Nixon's requirement, when he disappeared in 1975.
• The Obama administration, fearing a battle with Congress that could stall plans to close Guantanamo, has considered an executive order that would reassert presidential authority to .
• Some liberals feel that it is time for the Senate to reassert its political prerogatives.

• confirm

News & Articles

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• John Nichols: Congress should check and balance president's actions in Syria
  On Afghanistan, Congress is reasserting its role to check and balance the president. It should do the same with regard to Syria.
  June 18, 2013 - The Capital Times