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Ocasio-Cortez loses bid to be top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

^{Published on 2024-12-17 14:40:44 - ABC}
 

• Va., fended off a challenge from progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to become the House Oversight Committee's top-ranked Democrat.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lost her bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, with the position going to Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland. Despite her high profile and advocacy for progressive causes, the Democratic Steering Committee, which includes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, chose Raskin, who has been a member of the committee since 2017 and has significant experience in oversight roles. Ocasio-Cortez expressed disappointment but pledged to continue her work on the committee, focusing on issues like economic justice, civil rights, and government accountability. The decision reflects the internal dynamics and seniority considerations within the Democratic Party, highlighting the balance between experience and the push for new leadership.

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