Congress should decide what we spend and what we cut—not Trump and not Russ Vought.
Patty Murray: “Congress should decide what we spend and what we cut—not Trump and not Russ Vought.”
On the recordJuly 17, 2025
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Murray emphasized the importance of congressional authority over budget decisions.
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