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GOP-led Oversight Committee issues flurry of letters to begin probe of Biden, Twitter

Wednesday, January 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The chairman of the new Republican-led House Oversight Committee has issued a flurry of letters as part of the panel's first formal steps toward a long-promised investigation targeting President Joe Biden, his son Hunter Biden, and social media companies that they allege... Read More.

House Oversight Committee investigating classified documents found at Biden’s office

Tuesday, January 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The new chair of the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday notified the White House that his panel is investigating President Joe Biden's handling of classified records from Biden's time as vice president -- some of which were found in November at an... Read More.

PennDOT officials discuss winter preparations at event in Clearfield

Wednesday, November 23 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Four PennDOT districts were represented at a special event in Clearfield Monday.The PennDOT officials gathered to discuss winter preparations and also to present information on how the Regional Transportation Management Center assists with situational awareness for drivers on state roads in 26 Western and... Read More.

House Oversight opens investigation into baby formula shortage: Exclusive

Friday, May 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House Oversight Committee is launching an investigation into the nationwide shortage of baby formula, and demanding records and information from four of the largest manufacturers."The national formula shortage poses a threat to the health and economic security of infants and families... Read More.

House Oversight Committee expands probe into Trump’s handling of White House records

Friday, February 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee on Friday expanded its investigation into former President Donald Trump's White House records, requesting new information from the National Archives about the classified materials Trump took to his Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida after leaving office --... Read More.

Facebook’s oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen

Monday, October 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — The former Facebook employee who testified before lawmakers last week will now address her concerns with Facebook's Oversight Board.Whistleblower Frances Haugen alleged blatant disregard from Facebook executives when they learned their platform could have harmful effects on democracy and the mental... Read More.

Police oversight boards are proliferating, but do they actually work?

Friday, June 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While police oversight boards have been around for decades, a string of high-profile killings in recent years, including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, have focused greater scrutiny on the use of force and need to hold officers accountable.The idea behind the... Read More.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot releases police oversight commission proposal

Tuesday, May 25 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has released a highly anticipated civilian police oversight proposal that would create an independent seven-member citizen panel to advise the city’s police operations.The 17-page proposed ordinance was released Monday and would create a citywide Community Commission for Public... Read More.

House Oversight Committee chair to testify that ‘government was unprepared’ for Capitol riot

Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., will testify Wednesday that the "federal government was unprepared" for the Jan. 6 insurrection on the United States Capitol, "even though it was planned in plain sight on social media for the world to see," according to... Read More.

Trump to remain banned on Facebook for now, oversight board rules

Wednesday, May 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump will remain banned on Facebook for now, the Facebook Oversight Board announced Wednesday, but also determined that Facebook must review the matter in the next six months to determine a defined penalty.Facebook announced on Jan. 7 that... Read More.

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