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Congress and the Power of the Purse
This chapter examines Congress's vital role in fiscal matters, particularly its constitutional power over funding. It explores historical precedents and recent examples, including Nixon's controversial withholding of appropriated funds and the subsequent Impoundment Control Act. The discussion highlights the ongoing tension between congressional authority and executive power in budgetary decisions.
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