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Connolly to step out of top spot on Oversight panel, citing health

Rep. Jerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced Monday that he will step out of the top Democratic seat on the strong surveillance and government reform committee, citing his return to esophageal cancer, which he has been fighting since late last year. Connolly said he would leave Congress at the end of the semester, his ninth serving North […]

Connolly calls for investigation into Lutnick encouraging Americans to buy Tesla stock

House Observation and Accountability Committee ranking member Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) requested an investigation into Commerce Secretary Howard Luttonick's comments. “This is the latest example of the Trump administration using taxpayer resources to enrich the president's inner circle,” Connolly said. Thursday letter John K. Guantel, acting advisor to the Department of Commerce. His investigation comes two […]

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announces cancer diagnosis 2 days after winning re-election

Two days after being re-elected, Virginia Rep. Gerald “Jerry” Connolly announced that he has esophageal cancer. In an “open letter to voters”, Mr Connolly called his diagnosis a “surprise” after learning of it “a few days ago”, adding that he had no symptoms apart from “intermittent abdominal pains and pains”. The politician said he would […]