Democrats will HATE this one simple trick!

Diogenes

Diogenes

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Elon Musk is considering a plan proposed by @RandPaul to RESCIND up to $500 BILLION in federal funds already approved by Congress.

This only requires 51 Senate votes, which Elon was reportedly “elated” to hear.

Senators. Paul, Hawley, Schmitt, and even Graham have already signaled their support.


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Musk does not have the power to rescind anything. The federal funds are allocated by Congress. President Musk does not have that power.
 
Nordberg said:
Musk does not have the power to rescind anything. The federal funds are allocated by Congress. President Musk does not have that power.
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Who said Musk has the power of rescission?

A federal rescission in the context of the U.S. government typically refers to the cancellation or withdrawal of previously allocated federal budget funds. It’s a mechanism used to reduce spending by reversing appropriations that Congress has already approved but that haven’t yet been fully obligated or spent.

Here’s how it works:
1. Legal Basis
  • The process is governed by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (often just called the Impoundment Control Act). This law was enacted to limit the executive branch’s ability to unilaterally withhold funds Congress had appropriated, while also setting up a formal rescission process.
  • Under the Act, the President can propose a rescission, but Congress must approve it for it to take effect.
2. Process
  • Presidential Proposal: The President sends a special message to Congress requesting the rescission of specific budget authority (i.e., the ability to spend certain funds). This message details the amount, the agency, the program, and the reason (e.g., cost savings, changed priorities).
    • Example: “I propose rescinding $500 billion that was previously allocated because it’s wasteful spending.”
  • Time Limit: The funds in question are temporarily frozen for 45 days of continuous congressional session (excluding recesses) while Congress considers the request.
  • Congressional Action: Congress must pass a rescission bill (a law) within those 45 days to permanently cancel the funds. If Congress doesn’t act, the funds are released, and the original appropriation stands.
3. Key Features
  • Discretionary Spending Only: Rescissions typically apply to discretionary funds (e.g., defense, infrastructure), not mandatory spending like Social Security or Medicare, which are set by law.
  • No Veto Power: If Congress approves a rescission, it’s already a law, so the President cannot veto it. But if the President proposes it and Congress rejects it, the funds stay available.
  • Partial or Full: The rescission can cancel all or just part of an appropriation.

Suppose Congress appropriates $500 billion in 2024. In 2025, the administration decides $500 billion isn’t needed. The President submits a rescission request to Congress. If Congress passes a bill within 45 days agreeing to cancel that $500 billion, it’s rescinded.

A successful federal rescission reduces the deficit (or frees up budget room) without new legislation, but it’s a joint effort—executive proposes, legislative disposes.


@Grok
 
Hey, @Nordberg;

  1. Presidential Proposal:
    • The President can propose a rescission by sending a special message to Congress, identifying the amount of budget authority to be canceled, the program/project affected, and the reasons for the rescission.
    • This must occur within 45 days of the appropriation being enacted (counting only days Congress is in session).
  2. Congressional Action:
    • A rescission doesn’t take effect unless Congress approves it. The President’s proposal is just a request—funds remain available unless Congress acts.
    • Congress must pass a rescission bill (or include the rescission in other legislation, like an appropriations bill). This is typically introduced as a joint resolution or a bill, following the standard legislative process:
      • Introduced in the House or Senate.
      • Referred to the Appropriations Committee (and sometimes the Budget Committee).
      • Debated and voted on by both chambers (simple majority required).
      • Signed by the President (or veto overridden by two-thirds of both chambers).
  3. Time Limit:
    • If Congress doesn’t act within the 45-day window after receiving the President’s message, the proposed rescission expires, and the funds remain available for their original purpose.
    • During this period, the President can temporarily withhold the funds (a deferral), but only if Congress is notified, and this deferral ends when the 45 days lapse or Congress rejects the rescission.
  4. Effectiveness:
    • Once Congress passes the rescission bill and it’s signed into law (or a veto is overridden), the rescission becomes effective. The specified budget authority is canceled, and the funds can no longer be spent.
    • The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) then adjusts the apportionment of funds to reflect the rescission.
Alternative Path: Congressional Initiative

Congress can also initiate a rescission without a presidential proposal by including it in an appropriations bill or passing a standalone rescission bill. This follows the same legislative process (passage by both chambers, presidential signature or veto override) and becomes effective upon enactment.
  • Contrast with Expiration: If funds aren’t rescinded but simply go unspent, they may expire naturally at the end of their appropriation period (e.g., one year for annual appropriations), but that’s not a rescission.



@Grok
 
Diogenes said:
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It is good that they disgraced themselves.
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What I meant to say is that racist pos should quickly resign, as should all the other dems in congress. I can live comfortably, peacefully and merrily with just one political party--that being the Republican party. We should no longer have to put up with the dem/Marxist party.
 
Libhater said:
What I meant to say is that racist pos should quickly resign, as should all the other dems in congress. I can live comfortably, peacefully and merrily with just one political party--that being the Republican party. We should no longer have to put up with the dem/Marxist party.
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There is still a lot of election fraud in the United States by Democrats. That has to be cleaned up.
 
Into the Night said:
Well...he WAS censored. You can't fire the guy, since it's an elected position.

What a stupid loss to his constituents.
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** censured **

But yes, it is definitely a loss to his constituents. What's even worse is that there are at least 198 other current representatives (all Democrats) who condone his behavior.

Only 10 Democrats were willing to censure him for his behavior.
 
gfm7175 said:
** censured **

But yes, it is definitely a loss to his constituents. What's even worse is that there are at least 198 other current representatives (all Democrats) who condone his behavior.

Only 10 Democrats were willing to censure him for his behavior.
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After what they saw happen to Al Green, they DID shut up, though! They instead held up their stupid signs.
 
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