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Remember when Nancy Mace just started shouting slurs in a committee hearing?
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· July 9, 2026
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Key takeaway Gerry Connolly, who was speaking about Mace's language.
A recent House committee hearing on "Rightsizing government" took a turn when Rep. Nancy Mace shouted a slur. This outburst occurred as she was being criticized by a Democratic colleague for her use of language.
The incident involved Rep. Gerry Connolly, who was speaking about Mace's language. Mace had previously spoken about programs she considered wasteful spending, including grants from USAID that advance LGBTQ + representation abroad.
Further details about the hearing and the incident are available through LGBTQ Nation. The incident has sparked discussion about the use of language in government hearings.
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Category: rights Published: July 9, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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