Some 'smaller government' folks are being duped by the idea this is some kind of one-way ratchet. It's not. A president who can cancel programs created and funds appropriated by law can just as easily create programs and spend money Congress has not authorized. He already is.
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jamelle
in what meaningful way can we say that the constitution is in effect when an unelected and unaccountable billionaire is wielding state power to unilaterally cancel congressional appropriations?
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