A Democratic congresswoman is leaving a committee post after being indicted on stealing federal disaster funds. The Justice Department indicted Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, accusing her of stealing 5-million dollars in FEMA funds. Her family’s health care company had received the money through a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract. Federal prosecutors also say some […]
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Democratic congresswoman indicted for stealing FEMA funds
A Democratic congresswoman is leaving a committee post after being indicted on stealing federal disaster funds. The Justice Department indicted Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, accusing her of stealing 5-million dollars in FEMA funds. Her family’s health care company had received the money through a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract. Federal prosecutors also say some of the money was used for the congresswoman’s campaign. House rules require Cherfilus-McCormick to step aside from her committee assignment while this matter is ongoing.