Disgraced Rep. George Santos told his fellow Republican lawmakers Tuesday he would step aside from two House committees while various investigations into his campaign’s fundraising practices play out. In a closed-door conference meeting, Santos announced he would not serve on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and Small Business Committee until his “issues are resolved,” according to CNN, which cited three lawmakers in the room. Service on committees is the main way House lawmakers exercise their influence over legislation. Removal from committees, voluntary or otherwise, is considered a major action to take against a representative. Santos made his announcement...
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