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Bass is asked to testify before Congress about waste and fraud in L.A.'s response to homelessness
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The subcommittee's investigation is focused on a specific issue. Concerns about federal funding have prompted a congressional inquiry.
Concerns about federal funding have prompted a congressional inquiry. A subcommittee is looking into issues related to government efficiency. Its chair expressed concerns that federal money may not be used as intended.
The subcommittee's investigation is focused on a specific issue. Further information about the inquiry can be found through the source. A key figure has been asked to provide testimony to the subcommittee.
Details about the issue under investigation are limited, but the subcommittee's chair has spoken about the potential for funding to be misused. The source provides more context about the situation and the subcommittee's concerns.
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