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| − | '''Rescission''' is the unmaking or undoing of a [[contract]]; repeal. [[Category:Legal Terms]]
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| − | In [[government]], rescission is the cancellation of budget authority previously provided by [[Congress]]. The [[Impoundment Control Act of 1947]] specifies that the [[POTUS|President]] may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds must be made available for obligation.
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| − | == External links ==
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| − | *[http://dictionary.law.com/ Law Dictionary]
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| − | *[http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/ Glossary of Legal Terms]
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| − | [[category:United States Government]]
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| − | [[Category:Budget terms]]
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