A few months later, members of Congress voted a pay raise for themselves and the executive branch of government.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

So why does he need something... now he's asking for the legislative branch of government, a separate branch of government from his executive branch of government, to give him some other direction.

NPR: Reid: Iraq Policy Flaws Surpass Those of Vietnam

Policy. (a) Recognizing that gender-based violence undermines not only the safety, dignity, and human rights of the millions of individuals who experience it, but also the public health, economic stability, and security of nations, it is the policy and practice of the executive branch of the United States Government to have a multi-year strategy that will more effectively prevent and respond to gender-based violence globally.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Congress has a constitutional duty to oversee the executive branch of government.

ECONOMIST: The Democrats