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OVERSIGHT’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 117TH CONGRESS: On Dec. 23, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement regarding the Committee’s activity for the 117th Congress: “As the first woman to chair the Committee on Oversight and Reform, I am extremely proud of what the Committee has accomplished in

The House Committee on Veterans Affairs

The events of 9/11 were one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in US history. Some of the first individuals affected were police officers, first responders, people living and fleeing the area, and volunteers involved with debris cleanup. The September 11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was then set up to provide financial assistance for survivors injured and otherwise affected by the aftermath of the attacks. It also covers victims who have since developed 9/11 related illnesses and disabi...

Credit Scott Willis / WAER News Many of the ways ballot access was expanded in the 2020 election could make their way into permanent state law.  The New York Senate approved a package of bills that would address getting – and counting – absentee ballots.  Senator Rachel May says all the measures try to get more people involved. " The problem is our elections are decided by too few people.  Anything that makes it easier for people to vote is a good thing so we know what the will of the pe...