Taxing and Spending Powers of Congress
Nov 15, 1996
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Members of Congress discussed, “Disciplining Congress: The Taxing and Spending Powers” in a symposium titled, “Prospects for Constitutional Reform: Congress, the Courts, and the Case for Self-Discipline.” ..
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Members of Congress discussed, “Disciplining Congress: The Taxing and Spending Powers” in a symposium titled, “Prospects for Constitutional Reform: Congress, the Courts, and the Case for Self-Discipline.” They focused on whether the limitation of frequent elections are sufficient to control congressional spending or whether additional measures, such as super majority requirements and a balanced budget amendment, are necessary and constitutional to limit congressional fiscal powers. After their presentations, they took questions from the audience.
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