As the senator representing … the oldest state in the nation, this is a particular concern.
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Collins expresses concern over budget cuts affecting aging populations.
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Article I of the Constitution makes clear that Congress has the responsibility for the power of the purse.
Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.





