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President invokes Impoundment Control Act of 1974, redlining areas of concern in COVID-19 relief bill

It's a strong move. It's not as strong as some seem to believe, but at least it puts the spotlight back on Congress to act.

by JD Rucker

On Sunday, President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill to immediately renew increased unemployment benefits, protect against eviction and foreclosures, and start the process for further relief to be administered to those suffering from coronavirus lockdown protocols. But he did so while invoking the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, an obscure law that gives him the power to “redline” challenges in the bill.

Reports from DC indicate members of both parties on Capitol Hill are furious but will go to work on the necessary changes that include removing the abundant “pork” in the bill, increasing the amount to be sent to families, and addressing other areas of concern such as Section 230 and voter fraud. Here is the President’s statement:

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https://noqreport.com/2020/12/27/president-invokes-impoundment-control-act-of-1974-redlining-areas-of-concern-in-covid-19-relief-bill/

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