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Diana DeGette: “The Constitution clearly states that the power of the purse lies not with the Executive, but with the Congress.”

On the recordJuly 7, 2016
The Constitution clearly states that the power of the purse lies not with the Executive, but with the Congress.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette emphasizes Congress's constitutional authority over financial matters.

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