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Rightsizing government

The committee hears testimony on rightsizing government from Iowa’s governor, the president of Citizens Against Government Waste and a public policy professor.

Wed, Feb 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 3:01 PM ETCapitol, Room HVC-210Capitol HVC-210

CHAIRJames Comer R-KY-1
Robert Garcia D-CA-42
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HOURS
4:58
WITNESSES
3
MEMBERS
48
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 3 witnesses: 1 state or local official, 1 from an advocacy group or think tank, and 1 academic.

Real oversight or theater?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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The committee

48 members · 26 Republicans, 22 Democrats

Witnesses

  • The Honorable Kim ReynoldsGovernor, State of IowaFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Thomas SchatzPresident, Citizens Against Government WasteFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Dr. William ReshAssociate Professor of Public Policy & Management / C.C. Crawford Professor in Management and Performance, Sol Price School of Public Policy / University of Southern CaliforniaFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)FEB 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 3:01 PM
  3. Video posted (done)FEB 5, 2025 · 3:01 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED APR 11, 2025

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