Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. "We are confident that this matter will be dismissed," spokeswoman Lauren Hitt told Insider. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyDemocratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The committee, announcing an extension of time in an ongoing investigation, said they had received a referral from the Office of Congressional Ethics on June 23 of this year. "The Congresswoman has always taken ethics incredibly seriously, refusing any donations from lobbyists, corporations, or other special interests," said Hitt.

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