(01-26-2020, 05:48 PM)jj82284 Wrote:

(01-26-2020, 05:30 PM)mikesez Wrote: You're correct that approval from Congress isn't needed in some cases, but notification of Congress is required in all cases.  You have to tell them what's going on even if you don't need their permission.

There is a specific timetable that the money must be spent, there is no specific timetable for a notification for temporary delay.  

The GAO opinion has nothing to do with notification.  It was about a miscommunication over reasoning.

The GAO report's author is not sure of if the hold should be considered a "rescission" or a "deferral". When somebody from the White House sends the proper memo to Congress, it says which part of the law they are using. Both parts require a memo, however.

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(01-26-2020, 07:11 PM)jj82284 Wrote:

(01-26-2020, 05:52 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: Not to mention the timing of the GAO opinion was a little suspect.

Beyond suspect.  This was all coordinated.

More likely than not, Nancy knew that the GAO report was coming, which is why she delayed handing the articles over. That may seem unfair. But so is using the power of the White House to get foreign governments to investigate your political opponents without probable cause.

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