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Michael Burgess: “The Constitution was very clear that no activity should happen without the express appropriation from Congress.”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2022
The Constitution was very clear that no activity should happen without the express appropriation from Congress.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Burgess expresses concern about funding enforcement through fines without Congressional approval.

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