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John Garamendi: The United States Constitution is extraordinarily clear about who has the power of appropriation. It is not the…

On the recordMarch 25, 2019
The United States Constitution is extraordinarily clear about who has the power of appropriation. It is not the President.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi emphasizes that only Congress has the power to appropriate funds, criticizing presidential overreach.

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