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Ilhan Omar: “We get to decide, we have the power of the purse.”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2025
We get to decide, we have the power of the purse.
Said by
Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Omar emphasizes Congress's authority over budget allocations, countering claims of unilateral executive power.

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