Congressman Cohen Criticizes GOP for Failing to Uphold Congressional Authority
In floor speech, says Congress’ authorities have been “stepped on and violated”
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today went to the House floor to question why the House is voting on a bill to require Congressional approval for a president to ban hydraulic fracking but not questioning President Trump’s violations of Congressional authorities under Article One of the Constitution, such as by cutting budgets, impounding funds and closing agencies. The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse.
In particular, Congressman Cohen noted that President Trump fired the inspectors general of several federal agencies without giving Congress the required 30 days’ notice and his rationale for doing it, an obvious violation of the law.
“There are other areas where our authorities have been stepped on and violated,” he said.
See his entire remarks here.
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