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DeminPennswoods

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8. Apparently Cummings thinks he does have the authority

Reply to former9thward (Reply #5)

Tue May 7, 2019, 06:19 PM

May 2019

or he wouldn't have cited it.

Anyway, just the threat of losing a paycheck will get their attention. I learned during my fed civil service career, pay is one thing you never mess with.

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Now we're talking malaise May 2019 #1

GAME ON! SallyHemmings May 2019 #2

Withholding salaries speaks volumes. ....... ProudMNDemocrat May 2019 #3

This is a good start. BigmanPigman May 2019 #4

The House has no power to do this. former9thward May 2019 #5

The House controls the purse strings..... ProudMNDemocrat May 2019 #7

No, my copy of the Constitution says both the House and Senate control the purse strings. former9thward May 2019 #12

Are there different copies of the constitution? I thought there was only one constitution. blueinredohio May 2019 #23

There must be. former9thward May 2019 #29

Hey, 9thward! Control-Z May 2019 #35

If you click on my profile you will see I have identified myself as an attorney. former9thward May 2019 #36

Apparently Cummings thinks he does have the authority DeminPennswoods May 2019 #8

I always was taught the House controls the purse strings. It's our money, and we want it now. Chin music May 2019 #26

I don't play the same game as others. Igel May 2019 #11

The employee could tell Congress it's classified info and he can't give it. marylandblue May 2019 #13

BUT they could call them back EVERYDAY right? bluestarone May 2019 #16

This isn't correct StarfishSaver May 2019 #21

Ka-blam. Once again. Chin music May 2019 #27

"The non-partisan Government Accountability Office ruled" former9thward May 2019 #30

I provided you a link with the GAO opinion that I referenced StarfishSaver May 2019 #34

EVERYTHING has to be spread far and wide in the media.. pangaia May 2019 #6

Every means necessary!! gibraltar72 May 2019 #9

That's all they understand, it appears shanti May 2019 #10

Won't phase them.... Hulk May 2019 #14

True, but Munch can't do anything MySideOfTown May 2019 #31

Whoa. Chairman Cummings is playing hardball. Trump's game. GOOD FOR HIM...and us! nt Honeycombe8 May 2019 #15

This is important. Thanks you Congressman Cummings. Evolve Dammit May 2019 #17

Damn right.......this deny shit has GOT TO BE DEFEATED. a kennedy May 2019 #18

That's more like it. F'em Pepsidog May 2019 #19

Yes, finally, they have the power of the purse, cut their allowance when they are naughty!!! nt yaesu May 2019 #20

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! n/t dixiegrrrrl May 2019 #22

GOOD! mcar May 2019 #24

playing hardball Skittles May 2019 #25

This needs to be expanded beyond the Department of Interior to all agencies and departments. LonePirate May 2019 #28

If someone down the chain refuses a request based on a direct order from a senior agency official onenote May 2019 #39

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AND FIRE THEIR ASSES!!! lindysalsagal May 2019 #33

The House has no authority to "fire" an executive branch employee. onenote May 2019 #37

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