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The fight over impoundment is really a fight over who controls money after Congress has passed it. GAO says the president can delay or cancel funding only through the Impoundment Control Act, and a May 30, 2025 White House order shows how that framework still shapes budget decisions.
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The fight over impoundment is really a fight over who controls money after Congress has passed it. GAO says the president can delay or cancel funding only through the Impoundment Control Act, and a May 30, 2025 White House order shows how that framework still shapes budget decisions.
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