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None of the oversight mechanisms established in the $2 trillion coronavirus relief law are operational, even as hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars begin flowing — and lawmakers seek to layer on hundreds of billions more.

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We took a look at the areas where funds have begun moving or major logjams/problems have emerged without corresponding oversight to help monitor or help correct mismanagement.

The list is long and growing.

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Meanwhile:

-The 5-member congressional oversight commission has just 1 member and no chair.

-Trump's pandemic inspector general is controversial and awaiting Senate confirmation

-Trump sidelined the chair of the council of IGs meant to monitor the $2T.

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AND Pelosi has yet to name members to her newly announced pandemic select committee chaired by Rep. Clyburn. (Unclear if she can establish the committee without a House vote, and Rs aren't interested in supporting this).

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