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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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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-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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