Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change - AP News
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her bid to lead Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, challenging the party's traditional seniority system.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced her bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, challenging veteran Rep. Gerry Connolly in a test of the party's traditional seniority system.
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