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Jimmy Panetta: the Constitution is clear, is that we do have the power of the purse and that it is us and not the president that should…

On the recordMarch 10, 2020
the Constitution is clear, is that we do have the power of the purse and that it is us and not the president that should determine how our government and its programs are funded.
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Jimmy Panetta
Democratic · California

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Emphasizes Congress's exclusive authority over government funding.

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