On the recordOctober 4, 2011
the Constitution places the primary responsibility for the Federal budget at Congress's feet, not the President, right?
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congress.govthe Constitution places the primary responsibility for the Federal budget at Congress's feet, not the President, right?
DeGette emphasizes Congress's primary role in budget responsibility over the President's.
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