The USA sent money to Greece and Turkey after World War 2 for war reparations that needed to be done in their nations. Other nations received funds too.
In the Articles of Confederation, the procedure by which Congress was to raise funds was by taxing the states.
It could only request states for funds.
The Budget Impoundment Control Act of 1974 was enacted to restrict the President's ability to unilaterally withhold or "impound" funds allocated by Congress. It requires the President to notify Congress of any proposed rescissions (cancellations of budget authority) and provides Congress with the opportunity to approve or disapprove these proposals. The Act also established procedures for Congress to ensure that appropriated funds are spent as intended, enhancing legislative oversight of the budget process.
Congress has broad taxing powers. Congress is also allowed to pass any laws that are necessary and proper to carry out Congressional functions. This means that Congress can pretty much set up any tax that raises funds for the federal government.
Truman noted that Communist Guerrillas were making inroads in Greece and, in order to prevent a Communist takeover of the country, funds needed to be given to the fledgling Greek government.
Truman noted that Communist Guerrillas were making inroads in Greece and, in order to prevent a Communist takeover of the country, funds needed to be given to the fledgling Greek government.
Under the Truman Doctrine, the United States provided financial assistance to Greece and Turkey primarily to help them combat the spread of communism. The conditions included the requirement that the funds be used to strengthen their economies and military capabilities, ensuring they could resist Soviet influence. Additionally, the aid was intended to promote political stability and support democratic institutions in both countries. This assistance was part of a broader strategy to contain communism during the Cold War.
The USA sent money to Greece and Turkey after World War 2 for war reparations that needed to be done in their nations. Other nations received funds too.
Turkey joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1952, and was the easternmost member of the alliance. Under the Truman Doctrine (1947), the US supported Turkey against pressure by the USSR and communist movements in Turkey and Greece. US missile bases in Turkey were dismantled following the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1963. Turkey is the only Islamic nation in NATO.
Congress has the ability to appropriate funds to be spent by the federal government.
In the Articles of Confederation, the procedure by which Congress was to raise funds was by taxing the states.
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No, the US Congress funds all DOD funding.
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