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White House rescinds over $800M in funds amid legal objection
Original: White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded; Collins calls it 'clear violation' of law
The White House has ordered more than $800 million in federal funds rescinded. Senator Susan Collins criticized the move as a 'clear violation' of law, reigniting a fight over presidential authority over appropriated money. The dispute raises immediate questions about congressional power of the purse and the legality of unilateral funding cuts.
Why now: A sitting senator's accusation of an illegal funding clawback makes this a major political and legal flashpoint
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- White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded; Collins calls it 'clear violation' of law · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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