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Speakers praise Walz anti-fraud steps; Balu warns federal enforcement is strained
Summary
Speakers said Gov. Walz has enacted legislation and state-level offices to combat fraud in Minnesota. Mister Balu said state staffing and funding are needed to detect fraud but warned federal enforcement capacity in agencies such as the Justice Department, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission is being eroded.
Speaker 1 said it is important to eliminate fraud in social programs and credited Gov. Walz with taking "real concrete steps" in Minnesota, including legislation to strengthen state agencies, establishing a statewide inspector general and coordinating counsel, and appointing an independent state auditor to investigate claims.
Speaker 1 asked Mister Balu how those…
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