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Mary Gay Scanlon: “This administration has usurped [Congress's] authority over…”

Featuring: Mary Gay Scanlon, Democratic | U.S. House Pennsylvania, 5th Congressional District

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Republicans Vote to SUPPORT Trump's $2 BILLION SLUSH FUND for Jan 6 Rioters

Published | Video Starts at 02:23

So I think it's a really necessary, transparent move by Congress to assert its authority over the power of the purse which This administration has usurped [Congress's] authority over the power of the purse by entering into this settlement fund with itself. And I agree with the ranking member that every American should be in favor of this amendment. So I wholeheartedly support it. Thank you, Ms. Ganlon. Any further discussion on the amendment? (02:23–02:29)

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Asserts that the administration has overstepped its authority by creating a settlement fund without congressional approval.

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