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John Sarbanes: “Even though Federal law requires the President to propose a budget, the U.S. Constitution vests the actual budget and…”

On the recordApril 25, 2018
Even though Federal law requires the President to propose a budget, the U.S. Constitution vests the actual budget and spending authority with the Congress, particularly the House of Representatives.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Highlights Congress's authority over budget and spending.

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