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Karen Bass declines House hearing on LA homelessness fund probe
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declined to testify before a House subcommittee investigating alleged waste, fraud, and abuse at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, led by Representative Tim Burchett, requested her appearance to probe the management of over $1 billion in federal funds distributed to LAHSA since 2021.
Bass cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for her absence. She also raised concerns regarding the financial burden of complying with the committee's extensive document requests, stating that the need for legal counsel to process the requests would result in further wasted taxpayer money.
A spokesperson for Representative Burchett indicated that a congressional subpoena remains a possibility if the investigation does not proceed as planned.
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House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency · Karen Bass · Los Angeles · Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority · Tim Burchett
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] LAHSA has received more than $1 billion in federal funds since 2021. offthepress.com · www.dailysignal.com · twitchy.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is considering a subpoena for Mayor Karen Bass. offthepress.com · www.dailysignal.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The House Subcommittee is investigating alleged waste, fraud, and abuse at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). offthepress.com · www.dailysignal.com · twitchy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mayor Bass expressed concern regarding the costs associated with complying with the committee's document requests. offthepress.com · www.dailysignal.com · twitchy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mayor Karen Bass declined to testify at the House committee hearing due to scheduling conflicts. offthepress.com · www.dailysignal.com · twitchy.com