Last week, Congressman Tom Reed, State Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt, and State Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay joined together to highlight their efforts to secure justice for the families of New Yorkers who lost loved ones due to Governor Cuomo\u2019s dangerous mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic in our state\u2019s nursing homes, according to a press release from Tom Reed\u2019s 23rd district office.<\/p>\n
During last week\u2019s press conference, the group reaffirmed their call for the Biden Administration and Department of Justice to provide the public with answers and accountability through a full, independent, and fair federal investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were honored to join Leader Ortt and Leader Barclay, who have been tireless advocates for those who lost a parent or grandparent because of Governor Cuomo\u2019s disastrous nursing home edicts,\u201d said Congressman Reed. \u201cToday we demonstrated, in one clear voice, that there are leaders at the state and federal level who will not relent until we\u2019ve secured justice for the people of New York.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cWe urge the Biden Administration and Department of Justice – do what is right. You must show the country that your past commitments to impartiality, non-partisanship, and integrity weren\u2019t just lip service. While New York Attorney General Tish\u2019s bombshell report was a start, only a full and thorough federal investigation, including subpoenas, will expose the full extent of the state\u2019s incompetence and lies.\u201d<\/p>\n
“The Senate Republican Conference recently requested New York\u2019s congressional delegation to obtain more information on the Department of Justice\u2019s inquiry into nursing homes and COVID,\u201d said Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cIn the wake of the AG\u2019s bombshell report, New Yorkers need to know that their public officials are being held accountable now more than ever. Since our colleagues in the Majority refuse to perform any meaningful oversight, we must turn to our federal officials for help. I am thankful that Congressman Tom Reed and our New York Republican delegation have answered our calls and joined us in the effort to make sure that a full, independent investigation is finally done. For the families of those who lost loved ones in nursing homes, please know that today is one more step towards accountability – but the path is far from over.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n