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But he has less authority over Republicans in Congress, who have a pivotal role in advancing his agenda. The Senate, for instance, must approve his choices for more than 1,000 jobs, including all ...

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On the contrary, the European Commission has threatened Austria with a deficit procedure due to the country’s elevated budgetary shortfalls. Vienna must cut spending by between 15 and 21 billion ...

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The budget has to be negotiated with Congress, of course. Day to day, the secretary is holding meetings with people who are charged with managing different aspects of the department’s activity.