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The U.S. Constitution mandates that Congress controls federal spending. The president submits a budget proposal, but Congress ultimately decides the budget through a process called appropriations. This involves dividing the budget into categories and subcommittees negotiating spending bills.
- Congress has sole power over federal spending.
- President's budget is a proposal, not legally binding.
- Budget process involves appropriations committees and subcommittees.
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