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Trump shutdown workarounds test a 150-year-old law

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As the Trump administration deploys creative ways to keep parts of the government open without congressional approval, it runs the risk of colliding again with a 150-year-old legal wall: the Antideficiency Act.Why it matters: The law bars spending without appropriations and underscores Congress’ constitutional control of the purse…

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