On the recordApril 25, 2018
The U.S. Constitution vests the actual budget and spending authority with the Congress.
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congress.govThe U.S. Constitution vests the actual budget and spending authority with the Congress.
Sarbanes highlights Congress's authority over budget and spending.
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