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John Moolenaar: “Congress, not the executive branch, has the authority to tax, raise revenue and appropriate funds”

On the recordAugust 17, 2025
Congress, not the executive branch, has the authority to tax, raise revenue and appropriate funds
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John Moolenaar
Republican · Michigan
Source
thedailybeast.com
Aug 17, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Moolenaar emphasizes congressional authority over taxation in response to Trump's proposal.

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