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Unfortunately, many entities hold a nation's purse strings. Though the US Treasury is in partial control over physical aspects of currency and coins, The US Congress sets the laws for hundreds to thousands of Federal spending programs, including the military's pay and benefits. So it is more like everyone is fighting over those "purse strings".
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What are the ratings and certificates for Purse Strings - 1933?
Purse Strings - 1933 is rated/received certificates of: UK:A
What is involved in an option brokerage?
An option brokerage is a stock purchase made by an investment firm instead of by the person who holds the purse strings for the purchase. The firm charges the investor for the purchase.
What is the origin of the idiom to control the purse strings?
The ​spending of ​money by a ​family, ​company, or ​country.ExampleA ​recent ​survey ​showed that in 62 ​percent of ​families, women ​control the purse ​strings.
What part of the racket holds the strings in place?
The curved head frame holds the strings.
What does the phrase'control the purse strings' mean?
It is the person who have a say on the payment
What are some idioms that mean cheap?
chained purse strings
What is the name of the container that holds alcoholic beverages to have in your purse?
flask
What is the concept of ecotourism?
The tourist is spending discretionary funds, give them what they want, and they will open their purse strings.
What does keep a tight hold on the purse strings mean?
Create yourself a workable budget and stick to it.
What is the difference between a handbag and a purse?
In the US a hand bag is a small purse that you hold in your hand like a wallet and a purse is a bigger bag that you can carry your sholder and holds a lot of things.
Why is congress the strongest branch in government?
What give Congress so much power is that they control the purse strings.
Does the Executive Branch hold the power of the purse?
No. Congress (the Legislative Branch) holds the power of the purse, meaning they create the budget and decide what to fund and what not to fund.
