Press Release
Connolly, Holmes Norton, and Other Democrats block testimony from DC Councilmember Jack Evans at statehood hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Oversight Democrats blocked a Republican motion to subpoena DC Councilmember Jack Evans to testify at today's hearing on DC statehood. Evans, a long-time DC Councilmember and former Chairman of the Council's Finance Committee, is accused of using his official position for personal gain.
H.R. 51, the Democrat bill for DC statehood, would promote Evans to the position of state legislator.
Following the vote to block the subpoena, Ranking Member ...