On the recordMarch 27, 2017
But, again it is Congress that puts the budget together. We have the Article I responsibility for funding the Federal government, and the President's budget is a recommendation only.
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congress.govBut, again it is Congress that puts the budget together. We have the Article I responsibility for funding the Federal government, and the President's budget is a recommendation only.
Emphasizing Congress's role in budget decisions and the President's budget as merely a recommendation.
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