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George Santos says he won’t resign as fellow Republicans call on him to quit

Chair of the Nassau county Republican committee says Santos ran ‘a campaign of deceit, lies and fabrication’ to win the third district last year

The Guardian - US · Jan 11, 2023

House Democrats ask ethics panel to probe Santos’ financial disclosures

WASHINGTON — Two New York Democratic House members filed a complaint Tuesday with the House Ethics panel against fellow Empire State Rep. George Santos, a Republican who has found himself mired in scandal since winning his seat in November.

Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023

House Democrats request ethics probe into George Santos for ‘defrauding Congress and the public’

A letter from two New York representatives follows several complaints from watchdog groups to federal agencies into newly elected lawmaker’s campaign finances

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Democrat targets ‘lies’ of newly elected GOP congressman with SANTOS Act: ‘Stop Another Non-Truthful Office Seeker’

Violations of the bill, if it were to become law, would include a $100,000 fine and up to a year in prison

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

What’s next for Puerto Rico after historic House vote calling for binding vote on status

On the face of it, the Puerto Rico Status Act marks by far the most significant step toward ending the commonwealth’s status as a de facto U.S. colony in more than a century.

Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022

Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres introduces crypto legislation

At a Monday press conference, Torres compared SBF to Bernie Madoff and voiced concerns about Tether.

Fortune · Dec 5, 2022

Will the ‘cool, calm, collected’ Hakeem Jeffries change when in power?

Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2022

Lawmakers condemn Trump's call to suspend Constitution

Trump "called for destroying the Constitution and making himself dictator," Rep. Bill Pascrell said.

Axios · Dec 4, 2022

NY Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries could become House’s first Black minority leader in new Congress

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to give up her role leading the House Democrats when Republicans take power next year could pave the way for a brainy hip-hop loving lawmaker from New York to become the chamber’s next minority leader.

Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022

N.Y. Dems in crisis — which they created

Leading House Dem may run against Black progressive freshman; AOC says it's "shameful" and "imperils our majority"

Salon · May 20, 2022