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The Shrunken Power of the PurseAlan FeldBoston University - School of Law March 18, 2009 Boston University Law Review, Vol. 89, pp. 101-112, 2009 Boston Univ. School of Law Working Paper No. 09-14 Abstract: The Constitution places control of the federal government's funds in the hands of Congress. This article examines Congress' exercise of discretion in connection with expenditures, impoundments, debt and taxation. It concludes that its actual control over the government's funds has become limited over time and makes recommendations for more robust exercise of its traditional authority.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 13 Keywords: expenditure, impoundment, debt limit, taxation, power of the purse JEL Classification: K19, K34, K49 Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: March 19, 2009Suggested CitationContact Information
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