Connolly to step out of top Democratic spot on Oversight panel, citing health
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Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced Monday that he will step out of the top Democratic seat on the powerful Oversight and Government Reform Committee, citing the return of the esophageal cancer he’s been battling since late last year.
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Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced Monday that he will step out of the top Democratic seat on the powerful Oversight and Government Reform Committee, citing the return of the esophageal cancer he’s been battling since late last year.
Top Oversight Democrat Gerry Connolly announced that he is stepping down from his perch on the powerful investigatory committee due to a resurgence of his esophageal cancer, creating an opening for the role Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lost.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia announced on Monday he is stepping down as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee and will not be seeking reelection next year due to his cancer returning, ending his long career in public life.
Democratic Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announced Monday that he will not seek reelection and will resign as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a veteran Virginia Democrat and ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, announced Monday he will not seek reelection and will soon step down from his leadership position on the powerful panel.
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly said Monday that his health has pushed him to not seek re-election next year and he will "soon" step back as top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
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