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It was a busy Monday for New York Rep. George Santos.
Not solely did the Lengthy Island Republican announce his intentions to run for re-election in 2024, regardless of being accused of fabricating almost his complete resume to win his seat within the first place, he additionally launched seven new payments.
A type of payments is known as The Minaj Act, which goals to ascertain “a growth interval for brand new vaccines with a view to generate public confidence,” in accordance with Semafor reporter Kadia Goba.
In fact, the invoice is known as after rapper Nicki Minaj, who expressed skepticism over the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 after she alleged that it made one in all her cousin’s pals “impotent.”
Little data is out there in regards to the invoice or what this “growth interval” would appear like. All vaccines, together with those for COVID-19, already bear a radical testing course of earlier than being authorized for public use.
Santos’ Nicki Minaj-inspired laws is the most recent odd growth in his tenure as U.S. consultant of New York’s third Congressional District—a time period which may be getting a sequel with the information of his re-election marketing campaign.
“Good isn’t ok, and I’m not shy about doing what it takes to get the job achieved,” Santos mentioned in a press launch saying his candidacy. “I’m proud to announce my candidacy to run for re-election and proceed to serve the individuals of NY-3.”
Santos has belatedly admitted to, amongst different issues, mendacity about working for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, attending Baruch Faculty, and being Jewish.
He additionally just lately reached a plea cope with prosecutors over a 2008 verify fraud case in Brazil, and is beneath investigation by the Home Ethics Committee for alleged illegal marketing campaign exercise, sexual misconduct in opposition to an ex-staffer, and violations of conflict-of-interest legal guidelines.
Lawmakers on either side of the aisle have known as for Santos’ resignation following these scandals and admitted lies. Based on a January ballot, 78 % of his personal constituents assume he ought to step down.
However, he thinks he deserves one other time period. “For the reason that Left is pushing radical agendas, the financial system is struggling, and Washington is incapable of fixing something, we want a fighter who is aware of the district and may serve the individuals fearlessly, and unbiased of native or nationwide social gathering affect,” his assertion mentioned.