say that that this money must be spent, nor does it mention any obligation of the department to do anything specifically, nor does it mention any obligation to spend it.
Congress "delivers" money to the department - thanks. The head of the dept will decide how best to use it.
Congress "provides" money to the department- ok, we don't need it all. Congress may choose to provide less next time.
Congress "invests" money in the causes of the dept - if they think it is not a good investment, they can choose to allocate less if they deem it proper. The very definition of the word investment implies an uncertain outcome.
I'm surprised that a lawyer is having such a hard time with this.
Seems like they did a bad job of writing this up if they wanted specific obligations honored.
Not specific allocations &wording says congress "delivers, "provides',& "invests" money. It doesn't
Replies to: "Not specific allocations &wording says congress "delivers, "provides',& "invests" money. It doesn't"
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- Chris94 - 3:36pm 2/6/25
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- It’s sad that the Democrats were so unscrupulous with spending and now CRS is collateral damage [NT]
- LanceManion - 7:47pm 2/6/25
- Read the audience. [NT] [LINK] - conorlarkin - 9:04pm 2/6/25
- Nothing prevents you from upping your contribution to CRS. [NT]
- Hensou - 5:16pm 2/6/25
- He could double it, & it would still be the same. I'm sure he's really concerned about CRS. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 8:56pm 2/6/25
- Indeed. But also, Rubio has promised that worthwhile functions will be preserved either in USAID or - BaronVonZemo - 5:52pm 2/6/25
- Are you aware that Congress decides how taxpayers’ money is allocated? - conorlarkin - 6:41pm 2/6/25
- So Congress decided each USAID project? Approved every one of them??? - NedoftheHill - 8:10pm 2/6/25
- Congress provides appropriations to federal agencies and projects as part of the fiscal budget. - conorlarkin - 8:18pm 2/6/25
- The POTUS isn't doing this,the Dept head chosen by POTUS & approved by congress to oversee does - BaronVonZemo - 8:37pm 2/6/25
- See you in Court. [NT]
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- conorlarkin - 8:42pm 2/6/25
- Oh absolutely. Expected it. I refer you back to my earlier post & "provide" pertinent quote but you [LINK]
- BaronVonZemo - 8:57pm 2/6/25
- You’re doing well so far. [NT]
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- conorlarkin - 9:12pm 2/6/25
- Judge shopping on a different topic?! Either party can find an intially friendly judge - that's why - BaronVonZemo - 9:39pm 2/6/25
- Unlike Justices Alito and Thomas, 95% of the judiciary aren’t bought, and call balls ‘n strikes. [NT]
- conorlarkin - 9:46pm 2/6/25
- Ummm ya., sure. Then you're truly screwed, right? May as well save yourself the trouble. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 9:49pm 2/6/25
- Unlike Justices Alito and Thomas, 95% of the judiciary aren’t bought, and call balls ‘n strikes. [NT]
- conorlarkin - 9:46pm 2/6/25
- Judge shopping on a different topic?! Either party can find an intially friendly judge - that's why - BaronVonZemo - 9:39pm 2/6/25
- You’re doing well so far. [NT]
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- conorlarkin - 9:12pm 2/6/25
- Oh absolutely. Expected it. I refer you back to my earlier post & "provide" pertinent quote but you [LINK]
- BaronVonZemo - 8:57pm 2/6/25
- Ned, the smell from the light bulb coming on over conors head isn't ozone. It is fear. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 8:38pm 2/6/25
- See you in Court. [NT]
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- conorlarkin - 8:42pm 2/6/25
- The POTUS isn't doing this,the Dept head chosen by POTUS & approved by congress to oversee does - BaronVonZemo - 8:37pm 2/6/25
- Congress provides appropriations to federal agencies and projects as part of the fiscal budget. - conorlarkin - 8:18pm 2/6/25
- Too often Congress has ceded the specifics of its legislation to the executive branch. [LINK] - Curly1918 - 7:22pm 2/6/25
- Not that simple and you know it. [NT] [LINK] - Hensou - 7:18pm 2/6/25
- Did Congress vote to cancel college loan debt? [LINK] - iairishcheeks - 7:10pm 2/6/25
- Did congress decide to fund LGBTQ operas or Trump's Impeachment? Show me the vote. [NT]
- BaronVonZemo - 6:44pm 2/6/25
- The USAID funding was part of 2024 budget, which is funded through mid March. - conorlarkin - 7:15pm 2/6/25
- Please provide a link to the 2024 budget passed by Congress. - NedoftheHill - 8:11pm 2/6/25
- Here. [NT]
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- conorlarkin - 8:29pm 2/6/25
- No specific allocation requirements mentioned for USAID - burden of proof is squarely on you now. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 8:32pm 2/6/25
- Here. [NT]
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- conorlarkin - 8:29pm 2/6/25
- You specifically claimed congress decides "allocation". Now you say they just generally fund it. So - BaronVonZemo - 7:43pm 2/6/25
- Can Trump defund congressional approved Infrastructure projects in blue states? - conorlarkin - 7:53pm 2/6/25
- Whole different topic. Are we done here? You seem to have conceded. Btw.... - BaronVonZemo - 7:59pm 2/6/25
- I am still waiting for you to answer simple questions about presidential powers. - conorlarkin - 8:05pm 2/6/25
- 1)Congress funds2) Dept det's allocations3)POTUS & congress choose Dept heads4) Dept heads choose - BaronVonZemo - 8:27pm 2/6/25
- I am still waiting for you to answer simple questions about presidential powers. - conorlarkin - 8:05pm 2/6/25
- "Can a president refuse to spend funds approved by Congress?"...the attached article sheds [LINK]
- TyroneIrish - 7:56pm 2/6/25
- No. [NT] - Frank L - 9:24pm 2/6/25
- Whole different topic. Are we done here? You seem to have conceded. Btw.... - BaronVonZemo - 7:59pm 2/6/25
- Can Trump defund congressional approved Infrastructure projects in blue states? - conorlarkin - 7:53pm 2/6/25
- it was formed by executive action. he can do what he wants [NT]
- WestCoastIrishFan - 7:36pm 2/6/25
- This cuts to the chase. USAID was formed by EO by JFK, and therefore can be eliminated by EO as well - BaronVonZemo - 9:43pm 2/6/25
- Please provide a link to the 2024 budget passed by Congress. - NedoftheHill - 8:11pm 2/6/25
- The USAID funding was part of 2024 budget, which is funded through mid March. - conorlarkin - 7:15pm 2/6/25
- So Congress decided each USAID project? Approved every one of them??? - NedoftheHill - 8:10pm 2/6/25
- He was a big Clinton Foundation guy, too. [NT]
- NedoftheHill - 6:31pm 2/6/25
- Tellingly, if you look at a Ven Diagram of people sitting on boards of USAID,WHO, WEF,.... - BaronVonZemo - 6:48pm 2/6/25
- Are you aware that Congress decides how taxpayers’ money is allocated? - conorlarkin - 6:41pm 2/6/25
- Meanwhile, how was the Rally for Bureaucracy? [NT]
- Cole - 5:14pm 2/6/25
- Get real, Cole...Bureaucracies exist in every single business, not just government...they are [LINK]
- TyroneIrish - 5:43pm 2/6/25
- People in my business don't spend money that the CEO prohibits them from spending. Accountability. - NedoftheHill - 7:18pm 2/6/25
- Here's more info on the Firing of Federal Employees... [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 8:28pm 2/6/25
- Why can't you at least use your browser to ask the question of how federal employees are managed? [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 8:09pm 2/6/25
- People in my business don't spend money that the CEO prohibits them from spending. Accountability. - NedoftheHill - 7:18pm 2/6/25
- Get real, Cole...Bureaucracies exist in every single business, not just government...they are [LINK]
- TyroneIrish - 5:43pm 2/6/25
- Great, it won’t be able to assist illegals anymore. [NT] - Cole - 5:03pm 2/6/25
- Mere collateral damage to making America great again. Maybe it would be better to just make America - Frank L - 4:19pm 2/6/25
- I always thought Americans were a compassionate people, not emboldened by cruelty. [NT] - conorlarkin - 4:59pm 2/6/25
- You should appreciate the separation of church and state. [NT]
- WestCoastIrishFan - 3:38pm 2/6/25
- I'm sure my Bishop will soon send a mass email ripe w/ outrage & disdain. Can't wait. [NT] - ELP - 6:49pm 2/6/25
- It’s sad that the Democrats were so unscrupulous with spending and now CRS is collateral damage [NT]
- LanceManion - 7:47pm 2/6/25