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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: Rep Adam Smith just denied DoD ability to reprogram $1B in counter drug $ for Border Wall [View all]FBaggins
(26,729 posts)35. That's not quite correct
It's true that Congress holds the power of the purse, but it can't directly manage those funds once they are appropriated.
The error here is that Congress already delegated power to the executive to reprogram funds within a budget cycle. I can't see the tweet here at the office, but the committee chairman does not have the power "deny" it at this point.
In order to remove the power that Congress delegated, they have to pass something (along with the Senate) and get the President to sign it.
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