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Michael Burgess: “We are the United States House of Representatives. All spending bills originate in the United States House of…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
We are the United States House of Representatives. All spending bills originate in the United States House of Representatives.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the House's authority over spending bills.

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