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‘Significant’ welfare fraud uncovered during COVID-19 aid investigation
In a new investigation, a federal committee tasked with tracking COVID-19 assistance fraud found tens of thousands of dishonest or erroneous Paycheck Protection Program...
Republicans advance budget bill changing Medicaid eligibility; Dems push back
Following a marathon markup session, House Energy and Commerce Committee lawmakers passed their portion of the Republican budget reconciliation package, approving many cost-cutting reforms...
Lawmakers debate details of Republicans’ $3.8 trillion tax policy plans
Republican lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee are holding the line on their massive tax policy bill, which would permanently extend key...
States should implement creative Medicaid reforms, expert says
As congressional Republicans struggle to find ways to reduce federal spending on Medicaid without affecting vulnerable people, some have eyed shifting part of the...
Trump budget agenda calls for FEMA, climate cuts; invests in roads, MAHA
President Donald Trump released his “skinny budget” proposal for fiscal year 2026 on Friday, outlining many of his discretionary spending plans – and how...