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I pointed out cases where the departments assumed the power to transfer appropriations made for one purpose, to other purposes in the same department.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I pointed out cases where the departments assumed the power to transfer appropriations made for one purpose, to other…”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman points out the problematic practice of departments reallocating funds without proper authorization.
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