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Where does government funding come from?
Government funding, like the $2 million ICE plans to spend on robot dogs, comes from taxpayers. These funds are allocated through a budget process and approved by Congress. The NBC News report on the funding document shows how public money is designated for specific agency purchases and operations.
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