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Appropriators seek ways to curb Trump’s spending cancellations

WASHINGTON — Senate appropriators began plotting ways to defend their power of the purse Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in appropriated funding without the approval of Congress.

Appropriators seek ways to curb Trump’s spending cancellations

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WASHINGTON — Senate appropriators began plotting ways to defend their power of the purse Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in appropriated funding without the...

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WASHINGTON — Senate appropriators began plotting ways to defend their power of the purse Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in appropriated funding without the approval of Congress.

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