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• So where is all the fraud in the election since 2018?
• I guess we got an answer just now about how much fraud.
• I'm not for fraud. most people that live in the state of Florida. I'm not for fraud.
• They will be so inundated with election fraud cases that are simply... ...with election fraud cases that
• That they have, that is before us today, does not address imaginary, hypothetical fraud, but known fraud

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing interns, pages, and retiring Senate staff, including Pastor Gary Austin. Leaders also noted ongoing budget talks with the House and said senators would not need to plan on being in Tallahassee the following week. The chamber then moved to third reading and returned messages from the House later in the day. The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for House Bill 12.5, the citizen initiative/constitutional amendment bill. Sponsors said the measure was intended to address fraud in the petition process, citing investigations, arrests, pleas, and open cases involving paid circulators and invalid petitions. Opponents argued the bill would make citizen-led amendments far more difficult, expensive, and risky, warning it would chill grassroots participation, burden supervisors of elections, and effectively favor wealthy or corporate-backed efforts. Supporters responded that the bill preserved grassroots petitioning, placed reasonable guardrails on paid circulators and sponsors, and included a provision barring public funds from being used to advocate for or against ballot initiatives. The bill passed 28-10. The Senate also passed several education measures unanimously, including bills tied to Bright Futures, dual enrollment, educator preparation, and broader education policy. Later, the chamber concurred in House amendments on several bills: stem cell therapy legislation clarifying permitted therapies and penalties for improper use of fetal or embryonic tissue; an EKG requirement bill for student athletes with exemptions and partnership options for districts; and a cardiac emergency response bill that renamed the school emergency plan and removed a bill title honoring Rafe McCrone. These measures passed by wide margins, generally 37-0 or 38-0.

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• PEDIATRIC CANCER EACH YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES.
• Speaker, lost to fraud is a dollar taken from taxpayers.
• It exacerbates check fraud.
• She emigrated to the United States and settled in Utah.
• They means they worked in the fields here in the United States.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I mean, that's more than half of the defense budget of the United States.
• The last administration took a pass on rooting out fraud in these programs.
• He did not freeze programs that had waste, fraud, and abuse; he froze all programs.
• I realize the balance is difficult because you have to avoid fraud, and there was massive fraud in...
• and medium-sized businesses do business outside of the United States.

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• have the fraud uh deterrence measures. have the fraud uh deterrence measures.
• case you know, fraud case after fraud case you know, fraud case after fraud case after<01:08:27.600
• been any fraud. been any fraud.
• . fraud. fraud.
• that fighting fraud is important. that fighting fraud is important.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• payments withheld for fraud.
• <00:48:19.839> in<00:48:20.079> those<00:48:20.720> um fraud in those um fraud in
• buildings by both United States Census buildings by both United States Census workers<01:00:14.799
• this fraud. this fraud.
• All right, massive fraud that kills.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:09:00.000> uh fraud uh fraud uh taking<00:09:01.080> those<00:09:01.280> dollars
• So, if you are convicted of fraud So, if you are convicted of fraud in<00:09:16.000> a<00
• convicted of fraud. convicted of fraud.
• So, this is not just fraud that is involving public money. This is tax fraud across all sectors.
• in just in general already do tax fraud in just in general tax<00:19:32.400> fraud.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And that's why we're so focused on fraud.
• He's been working on a lot of these issues in fraud.
• Is that something fraud in in statute.
• And I'll of these issues in a fraud.
• that as far as the definition of fraud. that as far as the definition of fraud.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senate Republicans discussed the governor’s supplemental budget and criticized proposed cuts to nursing homes, disability services, and counties, arguing the changes would hurt vulnerable Minnesotans and that the tax package would amount to roughly an $868 million increase. They said they were open to some family-focused tax provisions, such as an expanded child care or dependent credit, but opposed broader tax increases and several previously rejected ideas, including sales tax changes and a social media tax. A major topic was fraud prevention and the Office of Legislative Auditor report on kickbacks. Republicans said the report reinforced their push for a statewide independent Office of Inspector General with a law enforcement division and a broader fraud definition, and they argued the office would have handled the cases more effectively. They also said they support the concept of an OIG bill but want only modest amendments, while criticizing House Democrats for resisting the law enforcement division and for raising constitutional objections they called a drafting issue. The lawmakers also reacted skeptically to the governor’s proposed AI-related job development fund and $10 million in forgivable loans for businesses affected by Operation Metro Search, saying the aid would mainly benefit downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul rather than the broader state. They closed with broader comments that the session felt relatively normal and less intense than past years, noted ongoing work on a bonding bill, and joked about campaign politics, possible candidates, and even the idea of a Senate dog.

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• <00:35:39.520> States lawful immigration to the United States lawful immigration to the United
• <01:09:30.480> Detroititers United States. Detroititers United States.
• resides in the United States Congress." resides in the United States Congress."
• If there was fraud, there'd be arrests. There is not fraud. There have not been arrests.
• If there was fraud, there'd be arrests. There is not fraud. There have not been arrests.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:57:48.920> fraud<00:57:49.120> mitigation housing due to fraud fraud mitigation
• tourist fraud people. tourist fraud people.
• for fraud. for fraud.
• 15-minute units. 15-minute units.
• the smart fraud people. the smart fraud people.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This rule allows rehabilitative hospitals to open psychiatric units.
• Control Unit.
• They're looking for fraud, waste, and abuse and make credible allegations of fraud that they then turn
• over to the Attorney General's office for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and they process.
• They prosecute civil and criminal fraud. Yes.

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Summary: The committee met briefly, approved the January 7 minutes, and heard several Department of Human Services rules. DHS explained a rule allowing rehabilitative hospitals to open psychiatric units, provide acute psychiatric services, and receive Medicaid reimbursement, noting the service is needed and already being provided in Jefferson County. Members also reviewed a rule allowing DHS to participate in the CMS cell and gene therapy model for value-based payment agreements to treat sickle cell disorder with CGT therapy. A third DHS rule would exempt the state from the CMS recovery audit contractor requirement. DHS said recovery audit contractors typically work on contingency to identify fraud, waste, abuse, or overpayments, but Arkansas law prevents contingency arrangements, so the state uses other program-integrity layers instead. Those layers include internal retrospective reviews, an external payment integrity office, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Members asked for clarification on the contractor role, and DHS responded that the exemption has no cost and was approved by CMS. During new business, Representative Pilkington asked about a reported increase in uninsured postpartum cases in a DHS quarterly report. DHS representatives said they were not prepared to answer at the meeting and would follow up offline. Representative Johnson also asked about a handout related to program integrity and Arkansas Medicaid. With no further business, the committee adjourned.

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• This rule allows rehabilitative hospitals to open psychiatric units.
• Control Unit.
• They're looking for fraud, waste, and abuse and make credible allegations of fraud that they then turn
• over to the Attorney General's office for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and they process.
• They prosecute civil and criminal fraud. Yes.

Summary: The committee opened with prayer, approved the January 7 meeting minutes, and then reviewed several Department of Human Services rules. One rule would allow rehabilitative hospitals to open psychiatric units, provide acute psychiatric services, and receive Medicaid reimbursement, addressing a service gap, especially in Jefferson County. Another rule would let DHS participate in a CMS cell and gene therapy model to support value-based payment agreements for treating sickle cell disorder with CGT therapy. A third DHS rule would exempt the state from the CMS recovery audit contractor requirement. DHS explained that recovery audit contractors typically work on contingency to identify fraud, waste, abuse, or overpayments, but Arkansas law prohibits contingency arrangements of that kind. DHS said the state already has multiple other program integrity layers, including internal reviews, an external payment integrity office, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Members asked for clarification on the role of recovery audit contractors, and DHS responded that they perform post-payment audits and recoveries. All three DHS rules were reviewed without objection. Near the end of the meeting, Representative Pilkington asked about a reported increase in uninsured individuals in a DHS postpartum report, but DHS said it was not prepared to answer and would follow up offline. Representative Johnson also asked about a handout related to program integrity and Arkansas Medicaid. The committee then adjourned.

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• And we found one instance of voter fraud amongst 23 million voters.
• Trump to go find voter fraud across the country. top initiative of the President of the United States
• and that voter fraud commission disbanded without a whimper because the reality is that voter fraud
• Does voter fraud happen? Yes, it does. Do we have laws?
• And because the system, a system like we have in the United States, you can always find something.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• to really address this rampant fraud. to really address this rampant fraud.
• fraud and this is an issue about fraud fraud and this is an issue about fraud targeting<01:17:16.400
• United States during this conflict. United States during this conflict.
• Let's address the fraud.
• We're talking about fraud. predatory. We're talking about fraud.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:16:45.279> States done work at the United States done work at the United States Department
• We've had rampant fraud in DHS.
• We've had rampant fraud in DHS.
• We've had rampant fraud in DHS.
• We've had rampant fraud in DHS.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Almost more than 10% use the report fraud number.
• They call and say they're from our fraud department.
• We talk about fraud in our campus branches.
• And so they will rack up debt and then file fraud.
• As everybody has said, fraud is a growing concern.

Summary: The committee began with a work session on the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s cannabis market study, presented by JLARC staff member Susanna Pratt. The report found Washington’s cannabis production in 2023 was likely two to three times higher than retail sales, with production estimated at 292,000 to 443,000 pounds of THC versus 139,000 pounds sold. Pratt explained that canopy data are inconsistent and that the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s traceability system is incomplete and unreliable, limiting data-driven regulation, tax verification, recall tracking, and diversion enforcement. JLARC recommended that LCB submit a plan by the end of 2025 for obtaining accurate licensee data by the end of 2026; LCB partially concurred and said a 2027 timeline may be more realistic. JLARC also concluded that the social equity producer licenses would likely have only a minimal effect on statewide production capacity, and suggested the legislature consider broader ways to increase equity in the industry. Members asked about the slow issuance of social equity licenses and about comparable traceability systems in other states. The committee then heard a series of presentations on fraud and scam prevention. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association described the scale of fraud losses, the role of telecom spoofing, social media scam ads, SIM farms, and crypto ATMs, and argued for a shared-responsibility approach involving banks, telecoms, and platforms. Katie Clark of IQ Credit Union described member-to-member fraud, romance scams, and the operational and financial impacts on credit unions, and recommended better information sharing, safe harbors for returning scam-related funds, and stronger fraud education. Kyle Innes of SIFMA highlighted investor fraud and Washington’s 2009 report-and-hold law, which he said helped shape similar protections in most states, and emphasized the need for better communication among financial firms, APS, and law enforcement. Brian Gerard and Ali Higgs from the Department of Financial Institutions discussed “pig butchering” and other investment scams, focusing on how scammers build trust through social media, dating apps, fake websites, and crypto schemes before extracting funds. Across the fraud presentations, witnesses repeatedly stressed consumer education, interagency information sharing, and stronger controls on telecom, social media, and crypto ATM activity. Members asked about model laws from other states, the role of financial education in schools, and whether crypto ATMs should be regulated or banned. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• And we have a fraud investigative unit that works alongside a fraud prosecutor to make sure that those
• And we have a fraud investigative unit that works alongside a fraud prosecutor to make sure that those
• And we have a a fraud investigative<02:14:13.679> unit<02:14:14.000> that<02:14:14.320>
• He said that is constantly ongoing with the fraud unit, and that there are tools out there to help. are
• Um and looking at that um fraud unit.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• > in goals here. uh eliminating fraud in goals here. uh eliminating fraud in Minnesota.<00:00:
• <01:03:11.119> that<01:03:11.359> now unit into one cohesive unit that now unit into
• <01:20:57.120> And fraud or we minimize risk in fraud.
• And fraud or we minimize risk in fraud.
• about fraud that the In fact, it's fraud about fraud that the Democrats Democrats Democrats are<01:24

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate File 856, a bill to create a statewide Office of Inspector General to combat fraud. Representative Norris presented a delete-everything amendment that would keep most of the Senate bill but add more emphasis on fraud prevention, fully fund the office, avoid duplicating work already done by the BCA’s financial crimes division, and preserve subject-matter expertise by keeping some existing inspectors general in their agencies. He said the amendment would retain strong investigative powers, including subpoenas, while using the BCA for arrests, and he acknowledged his original version was likely too broad, so he planned to offer smaller amendments if needed. Chair Nash and other members challenged the DE on both process and substance. Nash said the amendment had not been shared with key stakeholders, noted that the Senate author had publicly distanced herself from it, and pointed to a governor’s office document saying the administration wanted a different approach than the Senate bill. He argued the Senate bill was a bipartisan, bicameral product and said the committee should be careful about accuracy and process. Representative Davis questioned Norris about the claim that the Senate bill was underfunded and about the governor’s role in selecting the inspector general, arguing that the governor should not have broad control over the office. Norris responded that the Senate bill’s fiscal note estimated roughly $12 million for the biennium, but the bill appropriated less than that amount, and he said the Constitution requires the governor to appoint the inspector general if the office is in the executive branch. He said the DE tried to preserve independence through a bipartisan advisory commission, Senate confirmation, a five-year term, restrictions on partisan activity, and removal only for cause with a public hearing. After debate from several members, the committee held a roll call and the DE failed on a 7-7 tie, so it was not adopted.

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• United States of America and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:01:38.880> for
• Is that why this bill is to address fraud or what? Only at the federal level.
• Uh well, I think address fraud or what?
• is President of the United States. is President of the United States.
• this fraud hasn't happened with proof. this fraud hasn't happened with proof.

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Summary: The House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met to consider House Bill 534, an elections bill sponsored by Representative D.J. Johnson. The committee first adopted a committee substitute, and Johnson explained that the substitute removed the emergency clause, deleted provisions on craft member appointments and cast vote records, changed language on memoranda of understanding with the Department of Justice from mandatory to permissive, and removed a section on election-day procedures for voters flagged as non-citizens. He said the changes were made in response to concerns from county clerks and to improve the bill before floor consideration. Members asked about the bill’s purpose, cost, and effects. Johnson said the measure was not aimed at a widespread fraud problem but was intended to improve election security, accuracy, and fairness, and he said he had not been told it would create a significant cost increase. Questions also focused on a provision allowing certain federal officeholders to run for president or vice president while retaining their current office; Johnson said the language was meant to apply only to federal offices decided by the Electoral College and to avoid penalizing voters who elected those officials. Representative Roberts supported that provision, while Representative Gooch objected to it and said he would vote no if it remained. The committee also discussed voter-roll maintenance and whether the bill would improperly remove people whose voting rights had been restored by pardon or other legal means. Johnson said the administrative process should account for restored rights through coordination with the governor’s office and the Administrative Office of the Courts. Several members praised the Secretary of State’s work but raised concerns about the clerks’ opposition, the bill’s cost, and whether it solved a real problem. After debate, the committee voted 12-4 to pass the bill as amended by the committee substitute, then adopted a title amendment, and reported House Bill 534 favorably to the House floor.

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• I'm a United States Navy disabled veteran.
• In fact, I had a contract with the FBI's Countering Violent Extremism Unit.
• the, uh, the United States of the United States.
• in Texas, particularly check fraud.
• check creation have made it more difficult for banks to detect and prevent fraud in real time.

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• So one of the issues we're seeing is scams and fraud.
• This shows you the virtual currency kiosk fraud demographics.
• So this This shows you the virtual currency kiosk fraud demographics.
• fraud, but just fraud generally, Washington is number 10 in fraud with $368 million lost to fraud, and
• Blue has five major business units. New Shepard is here... Blue has five major business units.

Summary: The committee first heard a work session on cryptocurrency kiosks from the Department of Financial Institutions and Spokane City Councilmember Paul Dillon. DFI described crypto kiosks as licensed money transmission terminals that allow cash purchases of virtual currency, and said the main concern is fraud: scammers often pressure victims, especially older adults, to deposit cash into kiosks and send it to wallets controlled by organized crime. DFI cited a sharp increase in kiosk volume, nationwide fraud complaints and losses, and said Washington currently has licensing and disclosure rules but lacks transaction and fee limits. The department said it is seeking stronger disclosures, a $1,000 daily transaction limit, and a fee cap. Spokane described its unanimous ordinance banning new kiosks and removing existing ones after local scam reports, and members asked about how the machines work, whether the fraud is in the hardware or the transaction, and whether stronger warnings or screening could help. The committee then reviewed home equity sharing agreements, or CHISAs, based on a report by Mariana Amaram and testimony from DFI and industry representatives. The report found that CHISAs provide homeowners a lump sum in exchange for a share of future home value or appreciation, with no monthly payments, but that consumers often struggle to understand the products and settlement calculations. The report said the market has grown quickly in Washington, that costs can be hard to predict, and that early uncapped contracts could produce very high settlement amounts, especially during periods of rising home prices. DFI said it views these products as mortgage loans and is moving forward with rulemaking, including counseling and clearer disclosures, while industry witnesses said the products are equity-based rather than debt-based and asked for tailored regulation. Members discussed the need for better consumer education, clearer payoff schedules, and whether the products should be treated as mortgages or a separate category. The final panel focused on Washington’s space economy, with presentations from Amazon Leo, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Space Northwest, and Green River College. Speakers highlighted major in-state investments in satellite manufacturing, launch systems, and workforce training, including Amazon Leo’s Redmond and Kirkland facilities, Blue Origin’s Kent headquarters, and Stoke Space’s Kent manufacturing and Moses Lake test site. Space Northwest presented data showing the sector’s growing economic footprint, high-wage jobs, and regional clusters in Kent and Redmond, and urged more workforce programs, incentives, infrastructure support, and a state space commission. The companies emphasized local hiring, apprenticeship and certification programs, and the role of Washington’s aerospace supply chain in supporting the broader space industry. No votes were taken during the transcript excerpt.