Said Armstrong: “You spent $1.5 billion on Project Texas, but you agree that if CFIUS takes on this role, they are going to need a massive influx of dollars in human resources, right?”
"The federal government has realized the value of the massive amounts of commercial consumer data that is freely available on the open market," Rep. Kelly Armstrong said.
“They see me as a powerful voice that needs to be silenced,” Omar declared to a standing ovation from Democratic colleagues. “But I came to Congress to speak out.”
"We have serious questions concerning how unchecked growth of the federal bureaucracy and insufficient oversight have harmed our country," Rep. Kelly Armstrong said in a written statement.
"Debt ceiling showdowns aren't a mechanism for exacting spending concessions and imposing discipline. They're performances. An opportunity to entertain the rubes, drink liberal tears, etc., etc."
Because of its inability to choose a leader, the 435-seat House has been rendered impotent - unable even to formally swear in newly elected members let alone hold hearings or consider legislation.
The selections stalled last year in the Senate which was split 50-50 between Republicans and Democrats, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking ties. The new Senate convenes on Tuesday.
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By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Shepardson / Reuters
The breakthrough came as Congress worked to meet a midnight Friday deadline for the bill that would fund government programs through Sept. 30, 2023. Existing money expires at the end of the week.
