It would vest in the Treasury secretary the authority to raise the debt ceiling while still reserving to Congress the authority to overrule that decision if Congress ever wanted to exercise that authority.
Hoyer explains his Debt Ceiling Reform Act proposal to reduce political dysfunction.
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The Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.
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The decision by President Trump to exempt Russia from energy sanctions is a betrayal of the bipartisan will of Congress - and of the American people - and a betrayal of his own action to impose tough sanctions on Russia just a month ago.
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