And it includes the millions of Americans whose health, health, lives and likelihoods are adversely impacted by cuts to federal programs and agencies that Director Votes seeks to impose unilaterally and without congressional approval and in many cases contrary to congressional intent and direction. I'm talking about impoundments which are illegal and direct constitutional challenges to Congress of the United States. And I'm referring also to pocket rescissions. Mr. Chairman, this oversight hearing may be the most important one held this year in the House. (02:25–02:34)
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Asserts that impoundments are illegal and challenge Congress's constitutional authority.
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