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Bob Goodlatte: “The self-funding of executive branch agencies violates the separation of powers.”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
The self-funding of executive branch agencies violates the separation of powers.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Goodlatte argues that self-funding undermines Congress's control over financial matters.

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