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We Could Cover 10 Percent of the Entire Deficit if Gov't Stopped Accidentally Making Improper Payments

9+ hour, 33+ min ago  (555+ words) A new report by the Government Accountability Office indicates that approximately 10 percent of the federal deficit could be erased just by ending improper payments. Further, when coupled with a crackdown on outright fraud, the federal deficit could be cut by…...

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westernjournal. com > not-just-minnesota-reporter-uncovers-stunning-fraud-red-flags-americas-second-biggest-somali-enclave

Not Just Minnesota: Reporter Uncovers Stunning Fraud Red Flags in America's Second-Biggest Somali Enclave

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (822+ words) There's no doubt that the fraud revelations that rocked Minnesota in late 2025, and into 2026, marked a mind-blowing scandal. What do you mean Minnesota's leadership somehow missed blatant " and costly " fraud happening right under their noses? That's preposterous! And yet, if…...

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westernjournal. com > federal-government-wasted-almost-200-billion-improper-payments

Federal Government Wasted Almost $200 Billion on Improper Payments

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (358+ words) The federal government spent a shocking $186 billion on "improper payments" in the last fiscal year, marking an increase in reported levels. The Government Accountability Office said in an April 27 release that the $186 billion was a result of "overpayments, fraud, or…...

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Planned Parenthood Lost More Money Than It Made as Taxpayer Funding, Abortions Increased

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (446+ words) Planned Parenthood lost money despite taking in a higher amount of taxpayer dollars, according to its latest annual report. As abortions and taxpayer funding increased, the organization's expenses exceeded its revenue for the first time in recent years, with a…...

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westernjournal. com > martinez-president-trumps-war-fraud-exposes-national-scandal

Martinez: Why President Trump's War On Fraud Exposes National Scandal

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (626+ words) For decades, Washington tolerated fraud, waste, and abuse as an unfortunate side effect of government. Under President Donald J. Trump, that era is ending, and nowhere is that more evident than in what's unfolding across Minnesota, California, and other Democrat-led states....

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westernjournal. com > carter-hospitals-pick-pocket-washington

Carter: Hospitals Pick Your Pocket, and Washington Lets Them

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (528+ words) Every year, American families sit down to review their health insurance and brace for the same gut punch: premiums rising, deductibles higher, out-of-pocket maximums climbing. Most accept it as an unavoidable fact of life. It doesn't have to be this…...

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westernjournal. com > trump-administration-blocks-200-million-medicaid-funds-minnesota-amid-fraud-probe

Trump Administration Blocks More Than $200 Million in Medicaid Funds to Minnesota Amid Fraud Probe

3+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (475+ words) Trump administration fraud-busters are taking aggressive action to clamp down on Minnesota's wasteful ways. The new effort was announced by Vice President J. D. Vance, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and…...

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westernjournal. com > trump-admin-rolls-big-beautiful-bills-health-savings-accounts-lower-taxable-income-earn-interest

Trump Admin Rolls Out Big Beautiful Bill's Health Savings Accounts That Lower Taxable Income, Earn Interest

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (370+ words) The Trump administration released new details on Health Savings Accounts following the passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill." The new law expands the share of people who can start tax-free Health Savings Accounts, also known as HSAs, according to a…...

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westernjournal. com > planned-parenthood-lose-staggering-1-billion-taxpayer-dollars

Planned Parenthood to Lose Staggering $1 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (476+ words) The "Big Beautiful Bill" carries bad news for Planned Parenthood. The bill bans federal Medicaid funding for supporting services provided by Planned Parenthood for a year, according to Time magazine. The exact amount of the impact is uncertain. According to…...

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Trump Admin Convinces Health Insurance Giants to Pledge to Take 6 Key Steps to Improve Patient Care

11+ mon, 2+ day ago  (542+ words) Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced Monday that major health insurance companies have agreed to reform the process in which insurers approve treatments doctors recommend for patients....