read this slowly
https://budget.house.gov/publications/report/impoundment-control-act-1974-what-it-why-does-it-matter
it is complicated
it means...
Trump should have just not signed the bill and forced them to cut the pork
Agreed
Agreed. He caved. Not a good sign of things to come the next 2 weeks.
POTUS Trump covered Rescisions in the thread, but there are Deferals also mentioned...Obligated Funds.
But...your link defines Obligated funds as a contract. If there is no detriment & benefit to both parties, then there is no legal contract.
Meaning, the USA is not obligated to fund Egypt or fix that boat in Yemen or fund gender studies in other countries.
Trump should have just not signed the bill and forced them to cut the pork
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Take note of the last 4 years. Take your time. Write down what you find. Then apply what you’ve noted to the Pesident’s likely responses. Grading will not be on the curve so you can relax.
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!