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Bass is warned ‘every tool’ will be used to get her testimony as she skips homeless spending hearing
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· September 16, 2026
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Key points The mayor's absence was attributed to unavailability, with the hearing being labeled as politically motivated. A congressional panel leader issued a warning to obtain testimony from a mayor.
A congressional panel leader issued a warning to obtain testimony from a mayor. The mayor had skipped a hearing focused on homeless services. Multiple audits and court rulings have raised concerns about tracking spending on these services. Federal dollars are involved, authorized by Congress.
The mayor's absence was attributed to unavailability, with the hearing being labeled as politically motivated. A warning was given that all available means would be used to secure the mayor's testimony.
Further information on this matter is available from the source, including details about the hearing and the mayor's response.
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Category: government Published: September 16, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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