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New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

House censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm amid government shutdown vote

The House voted to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm to delay a vote.
Bowman is the 27th member to be censured in the lower chamber. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Bowman Is Latest House Democrat to Face a Primary Over Israel Stance

George Latimer, the Westchester County executive, announced his intention to challenge Representative Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary.
The primary race will test the Democratic Party's progressive wing and its stance on the Middle East conflict. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

House Ethics panel votes against Rep. Jamaal Bowman fire alarm inquiry

The House Ethics Committee has decided not to open an investigation into Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol Hill office building.
Bowman pleaded guilty to one count of falsely pulling the alarm and agreed to pay a $1,000 fine.
The panel declined to set up an investigative subcommittee or issue a report on Bowman's actions. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ex-NY Gov. David Paterson endorses Dem foe of 'Squad' Rep. Jamaal Bowman

Paterson endorses Latimer over Bowman in hotly contested primary.
Division within Democratic Party evident in NY 16th Congressional District race. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

Jamaal Bowman's Very Bad Poetry

Jamaal Bowman, a member of the "Squad," has been criticized for his subpar poetry that sometimes endorses conspiracy theories.
Bowman's regret for posting his poetry highlights the vulnerability and growth that can come from public self-expression. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Rep. Bowman Faulted in Capitol False Alarm, but Spared Inquiry

The House Ethics Committee dropped its investigation into Representative Jamaal Bowman for pulling a House fire alarm, but found his explanations to be less than credible.
Text messages and video evidence contradicted Bowman's claim that he pulled the alarm because he was rushing to make a vote. [ more ]
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