New York Rep. Maloney picked to lead Oversight panel, succeeding Cummings

[Gothmog]

I am glad to see another female chairperson of a major committee

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House Democrats chose Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York on Wednesday as the next chairman of the Oversight and Reform Committee, a powerful panel that has participated in the impeachment investigation of President Trump and traditionally taken a lead role in scrutinizing the executive branch.

As the most senior member of the panel, Maloney has been serving as acting chairman since the Oct. 17 death of Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.). But she faced a challenge from Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (Va.), who argued to his colleagues that he was better equipped to handle the rigors of impeachment and battling Republicans intent on protecting the Trump administration from scrutiny.

In the end, Democrats chose to respect seniority, electing Maloney on a 133-86 vote.

“I’m honored by this opportunity to do more for the American people and will do my best to follow the honorable example that Chairman Cummings left for us all,” she said in a statement Wednesday. “There’s much work to be done, and I can’t wait to get started.”

[PJMcK]

1. I'm with her

Rep. Maloney is my Congressperson and I've voted for her repeatedly.

She's smart, tough and connected. I'm certain she'll do well running this important committee.

[Gothmog]

2. Mazel Tov