Drilon: Congress must clarify SC ruling on unprogrammed funds
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon has called on Congress to provide a clear explanation regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on unprogrammed appropriations, urging transparency particularly on provisions that might infringe upon the legislature's constitutional authority in budgeting.
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