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Can presidents cancel spending approved by Congress?
A question at the heart of current US political fights: whether a president can unilaterally cancel or withhold money Congress has already approved. Harvard Law School is examining the issue, which touches on impoundment powers and the constitutional balance between the executive and legislative branches over federal spending.
Why now: Debates over presidential impoundment of congressionally approved funds are a live issue in US politics.
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