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Tom Harkin: The Constitution of the United States gives the power of the purse to Congress, not to the President.

On the recordFebruary 4, 2011
The Constitution of the United States gives the power of the purse to Congress, not to the President.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes Congress's authority over federal spending.

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