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Mayor Karen Bass Declines to Testify Before House Subcommittee on Homelessness Investigation

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declined to testify before a House subcommittee investigating alleged fraud in the city's homelessness system, leading to criticism from Republican leaders. Bass's campaign labeled the inquiry as politically motivated, while her attorney noted a decrease in unsheltered homelessness since she took office. The hearing included discussions on the management of federal funds and the effectiveness of current homelessness strategies.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declined to testify before a House subcommittee investigating alleged fraud in the city's homelessness system, leading to criticism from Republican leaders. Bass's campaign labeled the inquiry as politically motivated, while her attorney noted a decrease in unsheltered homelessness since she took office. The hearing included discussions on the management of federal funds and the effectiveness of current homelessness strategies.

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Bass skips hearing on L.A. homelessness spending, calling probe politically motivated

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Mayor Karen Bass Declines to Testify Before House Subcommittee on Homelessness Investigation