Minnesota Officials Face GOP Scrutiny Over Alleged $9 Billion Fraud
'Isn't $9B Minnesota Somali fraud not serious to you?': GOP hammers Walz, Ellison in fiery hearing
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During a heated House Oversight Committee hearing, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison defended the state against allegations of fraud involving federal funds, particularly focusing on the Feeding Our Future scandal, which reportedly involved $250 million in misappropriated food-aid funds.
- 01Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison appeared at a House Oversight hearing.
- 02The hearing focused on allegations of fraud related to federal funds in Minnesota.
- 03Republican lawmakers criticized the state officials regarding the Feeding Our Future scandal.
- 04The scandal involves claims of approximately $250 million in stolen food-aid funds.
- 05Pastor Mariah Tollgaard also participated in the hearing.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defended the state amid intense questioning from Republican lawmakers during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing. The focus was on allegations of fraud and misuse of federal funds, particularly in connection with the Feeding Our Future scandal. This case involves claims that about $250 million in food-aid funds were fraudulently obtained by numerous defendants. Attorney General Keith Ellison joined Walz in addressing the accusations, while Pastor Mariah Tollgaard also contributed to the discussion. The hearing highlighted the ongoing scrutiny over large-scale fraud cases in Minnesota, with GOP members expressing their concerns about the seriousness of the situation.
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The allegations of fraud could lead to increased scrutiny and potential reforms in how federal funds are managed in Minnesota.
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