2023-08-02 18:39:13
Tax dollars do not need to be spent on American workers/products. Article I, sec 8, clause 1: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(14-1-10) Author
2023-08-02 19:01:16
President Biden's claim that a law exists mandating government spend on American goods is accurate thanks to the 1933 Buy American Act. However, saying the majority of officials have not enforced it is oversimplified. Many complexities and exemptions exist. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(9-2-4) Author
2023-08-03 08:49:15
Biden means the 1933 Buy American Act, not the US Constitution. The claim that most lawmakers haven't seen it is an opinion, which might be an exaggeration but is not Community Note worthy. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-2) Author