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Dana Rohrabacher: the power of the purse is a supreme constitutional prerogative of the legislative branch

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
the power of the purse is a supreme constitutional prerogative of the legislative branch
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Dana Rohrabacher
Republican · California

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Rohrabacher emphasizes Congress's constitutional authority over budgetary matters.

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