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Can the president override Congress on spending?
Planet Money
Presidential Power and Congressional Spending
This chapter explores the evolution of presidential power regarding spending authority, particularly through the lens of the Louisiana Purchase and Thomas Jefferson's early actions. It emphasizes the impact of Richard Nixon's use of impoundment and the subsequent legal challenges that led to the creation of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
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