Q&A: Stop Government Shutdowns Once and For All
September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Q&A: Stop Government Shutdowns Once and For All
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Q: Why did you reintroduce your Prevent Government Shutdowns Act ?
A: The Constitution assigns to Congress the power of the purse. That keeps the federal purse strings in the hands of lawmakers elected by the people to represent their views and values. The federal budget operates . . .
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Q&A: Stop Government Shutdowns Once and For All
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Q: Why did you reintroduce your Prevent Government Shutdowns Act ?
A: The Constitution assigns to Congress the power of the purse. That keeps the federal purse strings in the hands of lawmakers elected by the people to represent their views and values. The federal budget operates . . .