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Senate Democrat expands probe into Kennedy Center spending
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is expanding an investigation into alleged mismanagement of federal funds at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. The inquiry focuses on spending decisions by the venue's leadership.
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Sen. ) is expanding a probe into alleged corruption at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. The senator accused the center's leadership of mismanaging federally appropriated funds to the detriment of the venue.
Whitehouse wrote in a July 9 letter to Executive Director Matt Floca that he had obtained whistleblower information. The letter states the senator intends to examine how the center has spent taxpayer dollars. The Kennedy Center receives annual federal appropriations for operations and maintenance.
The expanded inquiry will review whether those funds were used in accordance with congressional intent.
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