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On the recordMarch 14, 2018
Can you tell me that, even if the President zeroes it out, would you have the discretion to, if Congress approves it, is that what you would need, for Congress to give a line item on it for you to over-ride the President?
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Colleen Hanabusa
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hanabusa questions the Secretary about Congress's power over the budget.

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