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Chris Coons: “If the foundational role of Congress is the power of the purse, why would we ever believe them again on an…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2025
If the foundational role of Congress is the power of the purse, why would we ever believe them again on an appropriations deal?
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
Source
cnn.com

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Coons questions trust in Republicans regarding budget negotiations.

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