Acting Attorney General to Testify on $1.8 Billion Fund After Court Halt
The acting attorney general is scheduled to appear before lawmakers one day after the Justice Department said it would follow a court order pausing the fund. The testimony follows the temporary suspension of the program.
680news.comThe acting attorney general is set to testify before Congress about a $1.8 billion fund one day after the Justice Department announced it would comply with a court order temporarily halting the program. The department's statement came after a judge issued the ruling that paused the fund. Officials said the pause would remain in effect while the court reviewed the matter.
Background on the Fund The fund has drawn attention from lawmakers who have scheduled the testimony to examine its operations and oversight. The hearing is expected to address questions about how the money has been allocated. The court order requires the department to maintain the temporary suspension until further review is completed.
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