The power of the purse belongs to Congress — not the president. I will continue to fight to uphold our laws and protect the vital funding and programs that New Yorkers need.
Letitia James: “The power of the purse belongs to Congress — not the president. I will continue to fight to uphold our laws and protect…”
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James emphasized Congress's authority over federal funding amid the lawsuit.
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