“This was an omnibus............not a budget.
President Trump can choose what is spent on what.”
Unfortunately the Presidential long held ability to impound and not spend appropriated fees was taken away by the 1974 Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act.
Trump does have an opportunity, however, to turn the tables on Congress. While he cannot individually impound funds, he can request Congress rescind specific items. He needs to start immediately taking this action - start with some truly outrageous items that are included in the 2000+ page monstrosity. Congress will then have 45 days to approve his rescission request or the money will be spent.
Time to mobiize the troops to inundate Congress with support for individual rescissions. Force Lyan Ryan and Malleable McConnell to get a spine and at least clear out the waste.
Very interesting. Thank you very much for the information, LibertyOh. I trust that President Trump is jumps ahead of the Swamp.