“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
I assume that DOD does not have an interest in getting into a back and forth with Congress over taking action that Congress has not authorized in a way that would produce a backlash in Congress.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire
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Editor's note · Context

Shaheen emphasizes the importance of congressional authorization for DOD actions.

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