Political Quotes

Under the US Constitution, Congress has the power of the purse, and the Government Accountability Office has concluded that this type of rescission is unlawful and not permitted by the Impoundment Control Act.

I was disappointed more than surprised, because it clearly is an end-run around Congress.

My vote against this bill stems primarily from the harmful impact it will have on Medicaid, affecting low-income families and rural health care providers like our hospitals and nursing homes.

This is an apparent attempt to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval.