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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

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

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