On the recordFebruary 11, 2015
The Constitution very specifically provides in Article 1 that no money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law.
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congress.govThe Constitution very specifically provides in Article 1 that no money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law.
Goodlatte cites the Constitution to highlight Congress's exclusive power over appropriations.
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