Section 2

Citation: Section 2
Parent Document: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. James T. Lynn, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 501 F.2d 848 (1974)
Jurisdiction: United States (federal)
Effective Date: 1974-09-25
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/321083/commonwealth-of-pennsylvania-v-j... ↗

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In contrast is the Report of the Subcomm. on Priorities and Economy in Government of the Joint Economic Comm., Housing Subsidies and Housing Policy 5 (March 5, 1973) (Comm. Print), which, although issued after the January 8 suspension, was based on research and hearings prior thereto. The majority suggested that the suspension “and similar announcements affecting other programs” raise the most serious constitutional issue . . . .” They recognize[d] the need for some executive discretion in the management of federal funds” but objected vehemently to any substantial failure to implement programs for which Congress has authorized and appropriated funds. It is apparent, however, that they viewed the suspension as directed at the control of inflation, id.,

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