Issa Elevates District Matters to Full Committee Level
District matters had been previously delegated to a subcommittee of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
DC politicians are praising Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, for his decision to move District of Columbia matters to the full committee. The move is seen as a signal that Issa will continue to take an active role in advocating for DC budget autonomy and other rights. "I’m glad that someone who has proven to be a trustworthy partner in respecting our autonomy will be leading congressional handling of affairs that affect our city, and I look forward to working with him on the Height Act, budget autonomy and other efforts during the 113th Congress," Mayor Vincent Gray said in a press release. In the past several Congresses, a subcommittee considered issues or bills pertinent to …
