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Speaker urges committee to treat fraud, waste and taxpayer fairness as nonpartisan

Unidentified committee · January 9, 2026

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An unidentified speaker told a committee that "fraud, waste, and abuse is not a partisan issue," invoked FDR and the New Deal, and urged bipartisan cooperation while saying the ultra-wealthy should pay more to fund health care, childcare and education.

An unidentified speaker at the meeting urged the committee to treat fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars as a nonpartisan concern, saying "Fraud, waste, and abuse is not a partisan issue." The remarks called for cooperation among committee members rather than partisan hearings.

The speaker cited President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the 1932 New Deal as historical examples, saying FDR "railed against inefficiencies and fraud and waste in state and local government" to frame the oversight role as longstanding and bipartisan in purpose. The speaker identified as a "progressive Democrat" and said, "I believe the ultra wealthy should pay more," adding that any additional revenue should go toward health care, childcare and education.

The speaker said they are "offended" by waste or fraud in state programs and argued the committee should avoid turning oversight into partisan spectacle. "Every American has a stake in making sure that they have a receipt for where their tax dollars are going," the speaker said, and urged "this committee work together to stand up for basic fairness of the American taxpayers." The remarks did not include a formal motion or vote.