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House committee investigates allegations of bias within FEMA

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability recently held a hearing to examine the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its efforts in disaster relief.

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 20, 2024

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House committee advances bills for transparency and efficiency in government

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has approved several bills aimed at improving government transparency, efficiency, and accountability.

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 20, 2024

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Comer subpoenas key USDA official over Horse Protection Act enforcement

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 19, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena to Dr. Aaron Rhyner, Assistant Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

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Comer questions FEMA's impartiality amid claims of political bias

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 19, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer has raised concerns about potential political discrimination within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Comer requests DOJ review on vision care market's effect on prices and choice

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 18, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer has requested information from the Department of Justice regarding the consolidation in vision care markets.

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Congressional panel evaluates pandemic response improvements

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 15, 2024

The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic concluded its final hearing titled "Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward."

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Comer announces legislative markup on November 20 covering various reform acts

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 15, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer has announced a full committee markup scheduled for November 20, 2024, at 10:30 am ET.

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Comer investigates Biden-Harris scientific integrity committees

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 14, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer is scrutinizing the Biden-Harris Administration's scientific integrity committees.

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Wenstrup addresses COVID response failures at subcommittee's final hearing

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 14, 2024

The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, led by Chairman Brad Wenstrup, convened for its final hearing to assess lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lawmakers call for greater transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 13, 2024

The recent joint hearing held by the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation alongside the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs focused on the transparency of Unidentified...

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Congressional subcommittees seek transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 13, 2024

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) addressed a joint subcommittee...

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House passes five bipartisan bills for improved government efficiency

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 13, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed five bills designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability, and security within the federal government.

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Wenstrup holds final COVID select hearing on preparing for next pandemic

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 12, 2024

Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup will hold a hearing titled “Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward.” This session marks the final hearing of the 118th Congress.

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House committee to hold hearing on FEMA's disaster response

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 12, 2024

Following recent disasters and reports of alleged bias in relief efforts, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability will hold a hearing to examine the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response.

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Lawmakers urge GAO review of Treasury's compliance with law protecting US shrimp industry

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 12, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer, along with Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Nehls, have requested the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate the U.S. Treasury Department's adherence to legal...

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Joint congressional hearing addresses unidentified anomalous phenomena

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 8, 2024

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairwoman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) are set to hold a joint...

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Lisa McClain questions NIH over unpublished puberty blocker study

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 4, 2024

Chairwoman Lisa McClain of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services is scrutinizing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) following concerns about a $9.7 million taxpayer-funded study on puberty blockers for transgender youth.

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Congress demands action over alleged IRS retaliation against whistleblowers

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 1, 2024

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer, Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, and Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith are seeking answers from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding alleged retaliation against...

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Stefanik and Comer investigate alleged alterations in Biden's remarks about Trump supporters

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 1, 2024

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer are pressing for further information in their investigation into the Biden-Harris administration's handling of a transcript...

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Lawmakers demand cooperation from Charleston sheriff on ICE detainers

By NW Kentucky News | Nov 1, 2024

Subcommittee Chairwoman Nancy Mace and Chairman Glenn Grothman are investigating the refusal of Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in cases involving illegal aliens booked in...