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Apr 24, 2012judicial reviewpriority development assistance fundbudget appropriationseparation of powerstaxpayers suitcongress
The Limits of Judicial Review: Safeguarding Congressional Authority in Budget Allocations
A 2012 Supreme Court ruling on PDAF shows how courts respect congressional budget power and the limits of taxpayer suits.