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Stanton says Democrats should use power of purse to change US foreign policy

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The Hill reports that Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) said the Democratic Party should use the power of the purse to change current U.S. foreign policy regarding Russia. Speaking on "The Hill Sunday," Stanton was asked by host Chris Stirewalt whether forcing a government shutdown would be a good use of that power to get the President to act. The excerpt is cut off before it says what action was meant or how Stanton answered.

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  1. The Hill FIRST 1h ago Stanton says Democrats should use power of purse to change US foreign policy

    Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) said the Democratic party should use the power of the purse to change current U.S. foreign policy regarding Russia. Host of “The Hill Sunday” Chris Stirewalt asked Stanton if it would be a good use of the power of the purse to force a government shutdown in order to get President…

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