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Tammy Duckworth: “Article I of the Constitution vests the power of the purse in Congress, which Congress has historically exercised by…”

On the recordJuly 3, 2026
Article I of the Constitution vests the power of the purse in Congress, which Congress has historically exercised by appropriating taxpayer dollars through federal grants to fund critical programs, including to protect public safety, advance scientific research, and support health and nutrition initiatives.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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