To express the sense of the Senate that the White House and all Executive Branch agencies should respond promptly and completely to all requests by Members of Congress of both parties for information about public expenditures.

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   Inserted: Since, Article I of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse; and

   Inserted: Since, Congressional oversight of Executive Branch expenditures of public funds is essential in order to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayers dollars; and

   Inserted: Since, Congress can only exercise its oversight responsibilities if the White House and Executive Branch agencies are responsive to requests for information about public expenditures;

   Inserted: Therefore it is the Sense of the Senate that, The White House and all Executive Branch agencies should respond promptly and completely to all requests by Members of Congress of both parties for information about public expenditures.

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