There is a check, critics say, and that is the power of the purse by Congress to not fund these initiatives. Well, it's a pretty blunt check. And, you know, the other thing we need to realize as well is Only about a third of the government is actually appropriated. Two thirds is mandatory spending, entitlements. and that's on automatic pilot. So even when we had the last government shutdown, you know, I know it created a lot of uncertainty. I don't recommend it. (01:35–01:42)
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