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Originally Posted by Goodnight
First of all the funds that were delayed couldn't be placed on contracts because of the delay. I don't think you are familiar with the government process, funds that are not obligated by the end of the fiscal year are lost. They need to go through the appropriation process again, they don't just appear. You are attempting to dismiss this as no harm, its not working. There was bipartisan fury over the withholding of funds back in June but now the GOP is attempting to paint a different picture.
Swallwell was asking questions from the wrong official but the blankets quote is a favorite of the right wing and ignores all the aid that was provided.
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The holding back of the funds is exactly one of the reasons Trump was elected. Other funds have been held up. " not unusual" I believe is the quote.
My understanding is that the witness testified that there would not have to be a new Congressional approval. My understanding was that there was another mechanism, a work around. But I will do some more research on the matter, and if I am incorrect I will acknowledge it.
Who cares about " fury " ? There was a new Government installed. It is fully within the Powers of the President to make sure the taxpayer's dollars are going to a worthy cause. Many Americans have plenty of " fury " regarding Congressional spending.
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