2025-12-23 15:00:36 UTC

GOP lawmaker unveils WALZ Act after billions lost in Minnesota fraud scandal

Republican lawmaker introduces WALZ Act to prevent health program fraud after Minnesota scandal allegedly cost taxpayers up to $9 billion in federal funds.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-lawmaker-unveils-walz-act-after-billions-lost-in-minnesota-fraud-scandal

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