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Comer criticizes Biden-Harris administration over alleged fraud in pandemic relief programs

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 10, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) appeared on "Varney & Company" with Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss a committee report released today titled “Examining Widespread Failures and Fraud in Pandemic Unemployment Relief Programs.” He criticized the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of pandemic unemployment programs, attributing historic fraud levels to what he described as unchecked spending.

Report reveals widespread failures in pandemic unemployment relief programs

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 10, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Subcommittee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) released a staff report titled “Widespread Failures and Fraud in Pandemic Unemployment Relief Programs.” The report outlines how states, including California, New York, and Pennsylvania, processed pandemic unemployment insurance (UI) claims with minimal oversight. This lack of oversight resulted in billions of taxpayer dollars lost to improper and fraudulent payments that are unlikely to be recovered....

Oversight Committee reports widespread fraud in pandemic unemployment relief programs

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 10, 2024

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Subcommittee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), has released a report titled “Widespread Failures and Fraud in Pandemic Unemployment Relief Programs.” The document highlights how various states, including California, New York, and Pennsylvania, managed pandemic unemployment insurance (UI) claims with minimal oversight. This lack of scrutiny resulted in billions of taxpayer dollars being lost to improper and fraudulent payments.

Congressional subcommittee examines efforts against improper payments and fraud

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 10, 2024

The Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce held a hearing titled “Where Do We Go From Here? Examining a Path Forward to Assess Agencies’ Efforts to Prevent Improper Payments and Fraud.” The session aimed to evaluate current oversight mechanisms within federal agencies designed to identify and prevent improper payments and fraud. The hearing comes in light of significant fraud and improper payments during pandemic-era programs, highlighting the need for proactive, data-informed measures.

Wenstrup subpoenas New York State for Cuomo's COVID-19 response documents

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) announced a subpoena to compel the New York State Executive Chamber, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, to hand over documents related to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 pandemic response and nursing home policies. During Chairman Wenstrup’s opening statement at today’s hearing with Mr. Cuomo, he confronted the former Governor with evidence of New York’s Executive Chamber repeatedly withholding documents related to the Cuomo Administration’s nursing home decisions.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending Aug. 31?

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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344 first grade students in Ohio County schools in 2022-23 school year

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 10, 2024

Ohio County schools registered 11 more first grade students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending Aug. 31?

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending Aug. 31?

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ohio County in week ending Aug. 31?

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ohio County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McLean County schools welcomed 102 eighth grade students in 2022-23 school year

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 9, 2024

There were 102 eighth grade students enrolled in McLean County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Select subcommittee releases findings on nursing home directive under ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 9, 2024

Cuomo to testify before COVID Select at a 2:00 pm public hearing tomorrow

Comer supports bipartisan BIOSECURE Act targeting biotech firms linked with China

By NW Kentucky News | Sep 9, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks today in support of H.R. 8333, the BIOSECURE Act, introduced by Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.). The bipartisan bill aims to prevent U.S. taxpayer dollars from being directed to biotechnology companies that are owned, operated, or controlled by China or other foreign adversaries. It specifically names five companies with extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party and prohibits federal agencies from procuring any biotechnology equipment or service...

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Comer criticizes Biden-Harris administration over alleged fraud in pandemic relief programs

Report reveals widespread failures in pandemic unemployment relief programs

Oversight Committee reports widespread fraud in pandemic unemployment relief programs

Congressional subcommittee examines efforts against improper payments and fraud

Wenstrup subpoenas New York State for Cuomo's COVID-19 response documents

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending Aug. 31?

344 first grade students in Ohio County schools in 2022-23 school year

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending Aug. 31?

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending Aug. 31?

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ohio County in week ending Aug. 31?

McLean County schools welcomed 102 eighth grade students in 2022-23 school year

Select subcommittee releases findings on nursing home directive under ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo

Comer supports bipartisan BIOSECURE Act targeting biotech firms linked with China

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Muhlenberg County in week ending Aug. 31

How many students were enrolled in first grade in Muhlenberg County in 2022-23 school year?

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Hancock County in week ending Aug. 31

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Muhlenberg County in week ending Aug. 31

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528 first grade students in Hopkins County schools in 2022-23 school year

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