The power of the purse
By Al Bliss

To: All active Conservative Republicans

From: A Concerned Conservative Republican – Al Bliss

I have included as direct quotes two sections of the constitution that clearly demonstrate the intent of our founding fathers. This was done so that an answer to the following questions just might be forthcoming from someone.

Legislative Branch

The legislative branch enacts legislation, confirms or rejects presidential appointments, and has the authority to declare war.

This branch includes Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) and several agencies that provide support services to Congress. American citizens have the right to vote for senators and representatives through free, confidential ballots.

Senate - There are two elected senators per state, totaling 100 senators. A senate term is six years and there's no limit to the number of terms an individual can serve.

House of Representatives - There are 435 elected representatives, which are divided among the 50 states in proportion to their total population. There are additional non-voting delegates who represent the District of Columbia and the territories. A representative serves a two-year term, and there's no limit to the number of terms an individual can serve.

Power of the Purse

Historical Highlight

July 24, 1789

“All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other Bills.”

— U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 7, clause 1

“No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.”House Committee on Ways and Means

— U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 9, clause 7

“Does the President have an absolute blank check to spent what ever he considers “OK” for him, his family, or just about anything??? Or, can/should the House of Representatives recall that they have the Power of the Purse and take action to establish some control on expenditures???

One other observation is also in form of a question, “If you or I commit fraud/visibly commit a crime, are we held responsible?? If the answer is YES--, why then in the more the eighteen cases of fraud on record in the Executive Branch doesn't the House of Representatives [forget the incompetence and lies in the Senate] take real ACTION instead of just talking about it for maybe five minutes in a committee meeting.

It is my hope that Conservative Republicans have reached the point of frustration and disappointment that some ACTION or than rhetoric will take place soon BUT should our President find or create a CRISIS and declare martial law, it just might be too late.

Now is the time to stand and be counted.

GOD BLESS

Al Bliss Retired US NAVY