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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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