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Not spending money is unconstitutional?

iairishcheeks 30693 posts Original UHND Member

Posted 11:05 am on Feb 10, 2025

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If Trump were to spend USAID appropriations on MAGA merchandise, would that satisfy the "Impound Act"?

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Not spending money is unconstitutional? iairishcheeks 11:05am · 2/10/25
- Yes. Did you take civics? Chris94 11:43am · 2/10/25
  - Can the president spend it on whatever they like? iairishcheeks 12:01pm · 2/10/25
    - The Treasury Dept has to write the checks that Congress instructs it to. It's the law.NT Chris94 12:16pm · 2/10/25
      - Show me the bill passed that outlines subscriptions to Politico. iairishcheeks 12:21pm · 2/10/25
        
        This is the part that I'd like to see more details on. jakers 12:39pm · 2/10/25
        
        How great would it be if Congress had to vote on each and every line item?NT iairishcheeks 3:04pm · 2/10/25
        
        Change the subject all you want, simpleton.NT Chris94 12:36pm · 2/10/25
        
        That's a fairly lame exit.NT iairishcheeks 3:03pm · 2/10/25
  - Here's what I'm hoping. jakers 11:54am · 2/10/25
    - DOGE could do a lot of good. Theoretically. Chris94 11:59am · 2/10/25
      - This party is just getting started, maybe wait and see.NT iairishcheeks 12:03pm · 2/10/25

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