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On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
Biennial budgeting would weaken Congress' power to shape national priorities by conducting effective oversight of the executive branch.
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David Dreier
Republican · California

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Arguing that biennial budgeting undermines congressional oversight capabilities.

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