Trump's 'Darth Vader' skewered for withholding states' money
Senator Jeff Merkley accused Vought of lying and violating the constitutional power of the purse by impounding funds.
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Senator Jeff Merkley accused Vought of lying and violating the constitutional power of the purse by impounding funds.
At a Senate Budget Committee hearing, Russ Vought denied that the Trump administration had impounded congressional funds, while senators from both parties challenged the delays and questioned their legality. The dispute concerns hundreds of millions of dollars for programs including Head Start and PBS.
White House budget director questioned at the Senate Budget Committee hearing
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