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House Democrats propose limiting White House spending power
UPI ^ | April 29, 2020 | By Ed Adamczyk

Posted on 04/29/2020 1:12:36 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

House Democrats eager to limit White House spending authority introduced a bill Wednesday intended to increase transparency and heavily penalize violations.

House budget committee Chair Rep. John Yarmouth, appropriations committee Chair Rep. Nita Lowey and oversight committee Chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney sponsored the 59-page Congressional Power of the Purse Act. Similar Senate legislation is expected from Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy.

The House bill, in preparation for months, addresses what Democrats in Congress see as a series of abuses by the executive branch of President Donald Trump in withholding or redirecting funding to benefit his personal and political agenda.

Trump's disputed actions include freezing military aid to Ukraine, efforts to cancel billions of dollars in foreign aid and a national emergency declaration to expedite construction of a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Wednesday's legislation authorizes the General Accounting Office to find evidence of potential federal budget violations and streamlines the process by which the GAO can use the courts. It also strengthens congressional control and review of budget authority, extends GAO monitoring of the White House, seeks an end date for national emergencies and encourages Congress to review through non-partisan government agencies.

Federal officials who are found to violate the law could lose their jobs or be suspended without pay.

The proposal "will make critical improvements to rein in President Trump's abuse of power, increase transparency in spending decisions and add teeth to budget law," Yarmouth said.

(Excerpt) Read more at upi.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: pelosi; spending; tds
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Where are all the Don’t tread on me pussies?


21 posted on 04/29/2020 1:37:50 PM PDT by NoLibZone (The left easily took ALL our rights, we didnÂ’t fire a single shot. America is D E A D.)
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To: caver

Yes, and he’d never sign such a bill. It’s pure pandering to the Dem sheep.


22 posted on 04/29/2020 1:39:45 PM PDT by laplata (The Left/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

It would just be reversed once President Cuomo takes office.


23 posted on 04/29/2020 1:40:33 PM PDT by Mr. N. Wolfe
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To: StormEye

This may be unconstitutional. Imposition of extra burden on the chief executive.


24 posted on 04/29/2020 1:43:28 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Federal officials who are found to violate the law could lose their jobs or be suspended without pay.

Based on recent history, this will never be used against 'D'emocrats. Remember IRS & Lois Learner's refusal to testify? She retired with full benefits in spite of accusations of having violated multiple regulations, guidelines and laws.

In short, this dog only hunts during GOP Administrations!

25 posted on 04/29/2020 1:43:48 PM PDT by SES1066 (Happiness is a depressed Washington, DC housing market!)
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To: JBW1949

You’re exactly right.

Speaking of voters: I was inside a convenience store this morning and there were three Trump supporters and they were mad as hell at the Dems. I joined in the conversation for a few minutes before I had to leave. It was refreshing and encouraging.


26 posted on 04/29/2020 1:43:50 PM PDT by laplata (The Left/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: laplata

Now is the time to wear all of your Trump gear. You have a facemask, social distancing, and idiots that cannot violate your space.


27 posted on 04/29/2020 1:50:38 PM PDT by Dacula (Day 5 of Georgia opening up and I am still alive)
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To: laplata

It’s fun, isn’t it??? Democrats deserve all the h.e.l.l we can give...


28 posted on 04/29/2020 1:52:40 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

DOA


29 posted on 04/29/2020 1:53:38 PM PDT by 1Old Pro (#openupstateny)
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To: Williams

More posturing no hope idiocy from the Left. The political equivalent of masturbation.


30 posted on 04/29/2020 1:53:42 PM PDT by Bayan
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

It’s a new world,Nancy.


31 posted on 04/29/2020 1:55:09 PM PDT by Ciexyz (Prayers for America.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Uh huh. Tell me again about that Green New Deal? About Guaranteed Minimum Income? About nationalization of healthcare?


32 posted on 04/29/2020 1:58:41 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Call their bluff.
Have the Senate pass a balanced budget amendment.

Oh, never mind. We can’t expect the Republicans to be forward thinking or on the offensive.


33 posted on 04/29/2020 2:03:45 PM PDT by oldbill
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To: JBW1949

Yes, it’s fun and there’s so much to work with.


34 posted on 04/29/2020 2:05:40 PM PDT by laplata (The Left/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: Dacula

That’s right.

What you say made me wonder how many “safe spaces” the Snowflakes are packing themselves into right now. They must be freaking out.


35 posted on 04/29/2020 2:09:59 PM PDT by laplata (The Left/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: mass55th

Ah yes, the people who can’t write a spending bill without
“and for other purposes” in the title.

Mike


36 posted on 04/29/2020 2:11:57 PM PDT by M_Callahan
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To: jersey117
The good thing about Trump is that he will fo directly to the people to make his case and he doesn’t give a crap about what the media says about it.

And that's what drives them bat s*** crazy!

37 posted on 04/29/2020 2:24:43 PM PDT by libertylover (Socialism will always look good to those who think they can get something for nothing.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

If Congress is not in D.C. their pay needs to be docked.


38 posted on 04/29/2020 2:25:59 PM PDT by hsmomx3
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Unless it’s pallets of cash headed to Iran right?


39 posted on 04/29/2020 2:26:40 PM PDT by The Toll
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Cohen, my loathsome congressman!


40 posted on 04/29/2020 2:28:27 PM PDT by packrat35 (Pelosi is only on loan to the world from Satan. Hopefully he will soon want his baby killer back)
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