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Coverage dated December 16, 2024

Connolly edges out Ocasio-Cortez to lead Democrats on Oversight panel

Headline from The Hill

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) on Tuesday defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to lead Democrats on the Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress, putting the feisty liberal veteran in one of the most powerful spots to confront President Trump in his second term.

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  1. The Hill

    Connolly edges out Ocasio-Cortez to lead Democrats on Oversight panel (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) on Tuesday defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to lead Democrats on the Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress, putting the feisty liberal veteran in one of the most powerful spots to confront President Trump in his second term.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Democrats pick Gerry Connolly for House Oversight post, rebuffing Ocasio-Cortez bid (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won't be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee next year.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Democrats pick Gerry Connolly for Oversight post, rejecting Ocasio-Cortez bid (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Connolly has seniority on the committee, having served on it for 16 years. The vote was 131-84.

  4. The Hill

    Connolly bests Ocasio-Cortez in key vote to lead Democrats on Oversight panel (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) on Monday claimed the first round of the two-step contest to lead Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress, besting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.

  5. CBS News

    Gerry Connolly defeats AOC to become top Democrat on Oversight Committee (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

  6. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Democrats pick Connolly for Oversight post, rejecting Ocasio-Cortez bid (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won

  7. Breitbart News

    Democrats Reject Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Top Oversight Committee Post (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) soundly defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to become ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, multiple reports indicated Tuesday.

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