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"Uncle Joe" cannon became known as on e of the most powerful speakers in congress
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Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman Member.
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Congress has the authority over financial matters
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Congress pays of the debt in the united states
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Powers are separated between congress making sure not one person has too much power
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The president has the power to veto legislation, every bill that is passed through congress must go to the president to be approved or vetoed.