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Jeanne Shaheen: “I assume that DOD does not have an interest in getting into a back and forth with Congress over taking action that…”

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

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen emphasizes the importance of congressional authorization for DOD actions.

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