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Rep. Jody Arrington alleges extensive Minnesota benefit fraud, criticizes Gov. Tim Walz
Summary
In a broadcast interview, Rep. Jody Arrington said a Manhattan Institute report found roughly $1 billion stolen from Minnesota programs and accused Gov. Tim Walz of failing to act after whistleblower warnings; claims that funds reached al-Shabaab were described as alleged and unresolved.
Rep. Jody Arrington, chairman of the House Budget Committee, told host Sean in an interview that a Manhattan Institute report and whistleblowers point to roughly $1 billion stolen from Minnesota benefit programs and accused Gov. Tim Walz of allowing the fraud to continue.
Arrington said "hundreds of employees" raised alarms and that state officials ignored warnings, leaving resources meant for "hungry kids, elderly people who need a home, and autistic kids" vulnerable to diversion. "This is a disgusting, scope and scale of fraud," he said, calling the situation "breathtaking."
The host referenced reporting he attributed to the Manhattan…
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