US senator seeks perjury investigation into Kristi Noem over DHS spending
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A US Senator wants to investigate former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for allegedly lying to Congress about contract influence.
Senator Richard Blumenthal announced he would seek a perjury investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. According to Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, Noem allegedly lied to Congress regarding the influence of her senior adviser, Corey Lewandowski, over Department of Homeland Security contracts. Blumenthal, ranking member of the Senate’s permanent subcommittee on investigations, stated he would push the panel to examine whether Noem committed perjury during a recent hearing. This development indicates potential congressional scrutiny into the conduct of a former cabinet official concerning federal contracting procedures.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is seeking a perjury investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding her statements on Corey Lewandowski's influence over DHS contracts. Blumenthal, ranking member of the Senate’s permanent subcommittee on investigations, plans to push the panel to examine the allegations. Readers can contact their elected representatives to express their views on congressional oversight and accountability, and follow updates from congressional committees investigating government conduct.
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