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Tim Murphy: “The Constitution clearly states that the power of the purse lies not with the executive but with congressional branch.”

On the recordJuly 7, 2016
The Constitution clearly states that the power of the purse lies not with the executive but with congressional branch.
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Tim Murphy
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Murphy emphasizes Congress's control over financial appropriations as per the Constitution.

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