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Susan Collins: Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.

On the recordAugust 29, 2025
Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
Source
nbcnews.com
Aug 29, 2025

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Sen. Collins criticizes Trump's use of pocket rescissions.

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