WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II.” The Committee is continuing to investigate how criminals in Minnesota have ripped off an estimated $9 billion in taxpayer funds meant to feed children, provide housing for low-income and disabled Americans, and deliver critical healthcare to the vulnerable. During today’s hearing, lawmakers emphasized that whistleblower testimony and information gathered by the Committee now shows that Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware of widespread fraud in Minnesota’s social service programs, lied about their knowledge of the fraud, and retaliated against state employees who bravely raised concerns. Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison testified today and repeatedly failed to provide lawmakers and the American people with a clear explanation of how such rampant fraud was allowed to flourish under their watch. As the Trump Administration continues its efforts to hold those responsible accountable, lawmakers stressed that Congress must also pursue legislative safeguards to protect American taxpayers.
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Testimony and information obtained by the Committee reveals that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware for years of widespread fraud in social service programs, lied to Americans about their knowledge of fraud, retaliated against state...
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