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Press Release2026-01-05

A New Year’s Resolution

Tom Cole
Tom Cole
ROK-4 · Representative
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A New Year’s Resolution

<span> A New Year’s Resolution</span> <div class="evo-article__body"><p><span><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong> | Contact:&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:olivia.porcaro@mail.house.gov"><span>Olivia Porcaro</span></a><span> 202-225-6165</span></p><p><span>Article I, Section 9, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution states “No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.” This statement is where the Appropriations Committee, which I lead, derives its power to oversee all discretionary spending of the federal government and review how federal tax dollars are being spent.</span></p></div> <span><span>Olivia.Porcaro…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-05T15:40:44-05:00" title="Monday, January 5, 2026 - 15:40">Mon, 01/05/2026 - 15:40</time> </span> <div class="col-auto">January 5, 2026 </div>
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