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House Over-slight Committee — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending May 17, 2024

Tempers erupted at House markups this week, with Republicans taking up contempt recommendations against Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and GOP Oversight members delaying their meeting on it for a quick trip to New York City to appear at a certain former president’s hush money trial. Other highlights included disruptions at a graduation ceremony, non-bisexual bills, kicking the [expletive] door down and more.

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