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Investigation Requested into AOC’s Expense Claims Linked to Dance Company

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: A prominent government accountability organization is urging the House of Representatives to investigate whether Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, improperly utilized her taxpayer-funded member allowance.

Americans for Public Trust, a nonpartisan nonprofit group, submitted a formal request to the Office of Congressional Ethics on Tuesday. They raised concerns about several dubious expenses linked to Ocasio-Cortez’s statements, suggesting these expenditures may violate federal law and House standards.

Each member of Congress is allocated a Member Representational Allowance, commonly referred to as MRA, intended solely for official duties. The Congressional Research Service clarifies that these funds cannot be used for personal endeavors or campaign-related activities. Allegations have surfaced that the “Squad” member misused these resources for campaign purposes.

Reports indicate that Ocasio-Cortez disbursed $3,700 to an individual identified as Juan D. Gonzalez and another payment of $850 to Bombazo Dance Co. Inc. Both transactions were categorized as payments for