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HHS Freezes Minnesota Childcare Payments: Federal Funds Cut

The Department of Health and Human Services has frozen federal child care payments to Minnesota amid allegations of widespread daycare fraud, triggering federal audits and political uproar as officials demand documentation and reforms

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5.8 billion - HUD flags potential improper rental assistance payments

Quote

"I hope they don't, but if they do, all bets are off." — Benjamin Netanyahu

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