Yes. Did you take civics?

Chris94 39289 posts Original UHND Member

Posted 11:43 am on Feb 10, 2025

The Congress appropriates money. Article 1.

The Treasury Dept writes the checks. They have no choice in the matter. That has been upheld 9-0, as I said. Presidents cannot order appropriated money to be halted.

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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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