On the recordJune 20, 2025
Pocket rescissions are illegal, in my judgment, and contradict the will of Congress and the constitutional authority of Congress to appropriate funds.
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politico.comPocket rescissions are illegal, in my judgment, and contradict the will of Congress and the constitutional authority of Congress to appropriate funds.
Collins asserts that pocket rescissions violate Congress's authority.
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