Suppose Congress allocated funds to the Central Intelligence Agency to carry out a new,controversial method of surveillance,and President Barack Obama refused to spend the money.These actions would be similar to those of President

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This situation mirrors the actions of President Richard M. Nixon, who impounded funds for programs he opposed, leading to a conflict with Congress over the power of the purse. This practice was part of the larger issue of executive power and its limits, particularly in relation to Congress's control over federal spending.

Suppose Congress Allocated Funds to the Central Intelligence Agency to Carry