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Brad Sherman: “But now it ought to be part of permanent law, not just law for 1 year, and that is why I hope this year's NDAA specifies…”

On the recordMay 4, 2021
But now it ought to be part of permanent law, not just law for 1 year, and that is why I hope this year's NDAA specifies that Presidents cannot spend money in contravention of the War Powers Act.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes the need for permanent law regarding presidential spending in relation to the War Powers Act.

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