Improving Americans’ Quality of Life: Homes, Health, Jobs, and EducationOversight Committee Democrats are focused on preserving home ownership, getting America back to work, ensuring quality, affordable health care, and giving all students access to a high-quality education. |
Making Government Work for All AmericansOur aggressive agenda works to root out waste, fraud and abuse in government spending, enhance transparency, and ensure that the needs of Americans are put ahead of corporate special interest. |
Promoting the Safety and Well-Being of the American PeopleWe are committed to supporting our troops and veterans, protecting American consumers, and safeguarding national and homeland security. |
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Cummings Requests Committee Action on Allegations of Waste in Housing Program for Poor |
Cummings Requests Committee Action on Allegations of Waste in Housing Program for Poor May 17, 2011 Washington, DC – Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings sent a letter to Chairman Issa today requesting that the Committee examine allegations that hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds may have been squandered in the nation’s largest low-income housing construction program, according to the first of a series of articles by the Washington Post. The article reports that nearly 700 projects nationwide – some of “At a time when so many Americans are struggling to stay in their homes, it would be deeply upsetting if these allegations proved true,” said Ranking Member Cummings. “Our Committee should help ensure that contractors actually do the work they receive taxpayer funds for, and that local and federal agencies properly oversee funds they distribute. We should also correct any deficiencies in the law that prevent agencies from adequately monitoring projects and recouping taxpayer funds if necessary.” Below is the letter that Mr. Cummings sent to the Chairman: May 17, 2011 Dear Mr. Chairman: On May 14, 2011, the Washington Post published the first in a series of articles I hope we can work together to find solutions to ensure a more effective and
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