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Congressional appropriators work to curb Trump spending cancellations
Original: Appropriators seek ways to curb Trump’s spending cancellations
Appropriators in Congress are searching for ways to limit the Trump administration's ability to cancel funds already approved by lawmakers. The effort reflects growing tension between Congress and the White House over presidential moves to withhold or rescind spending that Congress directed by law. Lawmakers who control federal purse strings are weighing procedural and legislative options to protect their constitutional power of the purse.
Why now: Ongoing clashes between Congress and the White House over executive authority to withhold congressionally approved funds
Donald TrumpUS CongressHouse Appropriations CommitteeSenate Appropriations Committee
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