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• uh still negative toward the United uh still negative toward the United States.<00:51:05.440>
• in order to deal with fraud.
• and the economic impact of the fraud and the economic impact of the fraud that<01:24:09.199>
• But I don't want the fraud<01:25:54.159> conversation<01:25:55.199> to fraud conversation
• the economic impact of fraud as well. the economic impact of fraud as well.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of housing could be know, these units of housing could be built<00:15:10.480> uh<00:15:10.560
• , document fraud, and specific crimes of violence.
• ,<00:28:52.480> document<00:28:53.080> fraud,<00:28:53.840> and<00:28:53.960>
• specific fraud, document fraud, and specific fraud, document fraud, and specific crimes<00:28:54.800
• <00:38:28.800> States apprehended have been United States apprehended have been United States

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House first passed H.953, an act approving an amendment to the charter of the town of Panton, on third reading by voice vote. It then took up S.325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction, where a Lowell member offered an amendment to redefine conserved land for purposes of the conserved land inventory and Vermont’s conservation goals. The Speaker ruled that amendment not germane, and the House sustained that ruling. A separate Williamstown amendment to expand interim housing exemptions was then debated; supporters said it would help housing growth in already developed areas, including rural towns, while opponents from the Environment Committee and Ways and Means said it remained unfavorable and could affect towns that rely on Act 250 review. The House rejected that amendment by voice vote. A Barre City member then offered a wetlands amendment to limit Class 2 wetland buffers in targeted housing areas, arguing it would support housing in designated growth areas while still protecting most wetlands; after discussion, the member withdrew the amendment. The House then passed S.325 in concurrence with proposal of amendment by voice vote. The House next postponed action on S.208, relating to standards for law enforcement identification, for two legislative days. It then considered S.209, prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations. The Judiciary Committee explained that the bill expands existing civil-arrest protections beyond court proceedings to include schools, government buildings, DMV offices, libraries, polling places, social service sites, places of worship, camps, and health care facilities, while preserving exceptions for judicial warrants, court orders, contempt, and court security. The committee also described changes to remedies and definitions, including exclusions for temporary custody during a mental health crisis. Testimony cited included representatives from medical, immigrant justice, legal, library, municipal, faith, education, and civil rights groups; the bill was reported favorably by Judiciary on a 6-5 vote. A Bennington member offered an amendment to S.209 that would remove the governor’s statutory exemption to authorize 287(g) agreements, arguing such agreements can undermine due process, public safety, and trust in law enforcement. The Judiciary Committee had already found the amendment not germane, and the member withdrew it. Debate then continued on the committee-recommended bill, with a Sheldon member speaking from a law-enforcement perspective to argue Vermont already does not conduct civil immigration arrests and warning the bill could create confusion and liability for officers. The transcript ends during that discussion, before final action on S.209 is shown.

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• . fraud. fraud.
• It is as we go fraud is not now.
• , that's the time to take out fraud, that's the time to take out fraud, waste,<00:47:55.280> and
• to a lot of fraud. to a lot of fraud. >> Representative<00:48:31.920> No.
• This is just repackaged fraud.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House began with a point of personal privilege honoring Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amimer of White Bear Lake, including a House resolution recognizing her military service and sacrifice and a moment of silence. Members then took up House File 4987, which would rename a highway in White Bear Lake as the Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amimer Memorial Highway. The motion to suspend rules and advance the bill prevailed, and the bill later passed 126-0 after supportive remarks from Representatives Olsen and Curran about honoring Amimer and her family. The chamber then considered Senate File 476, the human services policy bill. Representative Noor described it as a broad package covering direct care and treatment, Department of Health policy, aging and disability services, behavioral health, vulnerable adult maltreatment, continuity of care, and miscellaneous policy changes. Representative Schumacher said the bill reflected stakeholder work and added guardrails, especially around fraud and provider processes. Several amendments were offered and adopted, including a technical A13 amendment; an A8 amendment was withdrawn; and an A1 amendment on individualized home supports was also withdrawn. The bill passed 93-39. Finally, the House took up House File 4546, the forecast adjustment bill for the Department of Human Services and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Representative Noor said it was a routine biennial adjustment to align spending with the February forecast. Representative Johnson W offered an amendment on foster family information-sharing but withdrew it after concluding it was not germane. Debate focused heavily on the size of the forecast increases, especially in medical assistance and housing supports, with Representative Schultz arguing the bill reflected large cost growth and urging a no vote. Noor responded that the increases were driven by forecasted utilization, eligibility, rate changes, and program integrity changes. The bill passed as amended 93-39.

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• handy for fraud.
• > for<01:08:06.000> fraud.
• They're not fraud perpetrated off.
• to help us reduce the level of fraud. to help us reduce the level of fraud.
• fraud. That's what we need to do. fraud. That's what we need to do.

Keywords: 916, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• And also requires clear on-screen fraud warnings to customers.
• And finally, it provides refunds in certain documented cases of fraud. And that is the bill.
• According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one in a thousand people in The United States
• of requirements, the utility shall connect the property in a timely manner before the municipality unit

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• and wholesaler... ...we license every manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, and repackager in the United
• Administration doesn't get into Alabama very much, and that's because Alabama is the best state in the United
• I can't begin to tell you the level of fraud that exists in pharmacy in the United States.
• The number one source of fraud in the US is healthcare, and specifically, the number one source of fraud
• The number one source of fraud is pharmacy. Your time is up. Ma'am, thank you very much.

Bills: HB159, HB110, HB114, HB115, HB116, HB123, HB125

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, pharmacy, pharmacist licensure, Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, renewal fees, continuing education, disciplinary actions, sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• here to the United States often.
• She came to the United States legally, didn't speak any English, and she became a United States citizen
• United States. It's whatever that is.
• You're talking about voter fraud; you're talking about election fraud.
• In 2020, there were 314 open cases for election fraud.

Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127, SB906, SB1229, SB855, SB703, SB1025, SB888, SB1119, SB1080, SB929, SB1355, SB2231, SB1877, SB1998, SB552, SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB2697, HB3801, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3469, HB2594, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB 1181, HB3963, HB5111, HB2785, HB1661, HB200, HB1803, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB 1128, HB1904, HB30, HB1916, HB541, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB175, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4730, HB4743, HB4463, HB4139, HB4752, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2266, HB2229, HB2189, HB5224, HB5195, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB3745, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HB4944, HB2284, HB4506, HB3317, HB4166, HB3913, HB1768, HB4603, HB2494, HB3099, HJR138, HB133, HB3832, HB1988, HCR34, HB3421, HB3892, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127

Keywords: foreign ownership, real property, national security, criminal penalties, civil penalties, personal information, higher education, privacy protection, governing board, institutional security, software applications, mobile devices, age verification, parental consent, data protection, app store regulation, HJR 161, Texas constitutional amendment, voting rights, non-citizen voting

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• members, that this is a united effort. members, that this is a united effort.
• Uh you can read public fraud amount.
• program on the program fraud amount. program on the program fraud amount.
• crimes and fraud section of BCA. crimes and fraud section of BCA.
• fraud fraud and<01:09:12.799> that<01:09:13.120> the<01:09:13.240> Department<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm the unit supervisor for the tobacco enforcement unit. Thank you for this time to testify.
• It's been very the United States.
• On fraud, nothing in this visibility.
• Um, in 2024 alone, it's a 99% increase in the amount of fraud... >> Thank you so much.
• restrictive lensure regime in the United restrictive lensure regime in the United States.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• Otherwise, thank you, Director Didan. fraud or misuse in incap fraud or misuse in incap um<00:33:23.559
• Kickbacks but other allegations of fraud Kickbacks but other allegations of fraud waste<00:33:29.159
• Nor, as Miss Beck said, um, it's a unit-based service, so it's a 15-minute unit, and in this particular
• <01:05:01.720> based Miss Beck said um it's a unit based Miss Beck said um it's a unit based
• They may not use the full number of units.

Bills: HF1662, HF2115, HF2159, HF1095, HF2160

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services

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• One of them could very easily be an oversight on waste, fraud, and abuse.
• As an element of that, waste, fraud, and abuse is always going to be a focus.
• Okay, so that is potentially a fraud thing. but it's also just a specific item.
• It's not because I support fraud, waste, and abuse and corruption. I do not.
• If anything, no one here supports corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse.

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• And we found in the fraud that.
• quickly, uh as have been on the fraud quickly, uh as have been on the fraud committee<00:14:25.279
• family, not just around the United family, not just around the United States,<00:24:56.799> but
• fraud. People are leaving this state. fraud. People are leaving this state.
• attest to the massive level of fraud attest to the massive level of fraud that<00:47:34.160>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The president of the United States has chosen to destroy the federal government's ability to help people
• And on an hour-by-hour, day-by-day basis, the president of the United States has chosen to throw our
• Another way we're protecting investments is by doing more to prevent, investigate, and punish fraud in
• <00:20:57.600> in investigate, and punish fraud in investigate, and punish fraud in government
• by establishing a centralized fraud and financial crimes unit at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This legislation is United States.
• I on the people of the United States.
• and then import them to the United and then import them to the United States<02:20:39.520> so
• process these here in the United States. process these here in the United States.
• <02:33:30.960> States, project announced in the United States, project announced in the United

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And deprive seniors of their earned benefits under the false banner of fighting fraud.
• This is going to be done before this nominee is on the floor of the United States Senate in front of
• I can't make the commitment on when it would go to the floor of the United States Senate in front of
• I just think that it is so important that this get done. before this goes to the floor of the United
• And if he's heading this effort of supposedly going after waste, fraud, and abuse.

Keywords: Frank Bisignano, Social Security Administration, Doge, nomination, committee, customer service, staffing issues, Senate

Summary: The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.

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• This includes blatant refusal from some landlords to rent units to tenants with a voucher.
• Meanwhile, here in the United States, there are no regulations on swipe fees.
• And when fraud occurs, it's not the retailer who bears that burden. It's the credit union.
• Someone mentioned fraud. There must be a number. How much consumer fraud? We've all experienced it.
• The financial services industry pays for that fraud, and it is in the billions.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• Thank you for the privilege we have to live in the United States of ...and the freedoms that we enjoy
• If you have companies that don't want to come to the United States, then we need to go out and convince
• them to come to the United States and to... ...them to come to the United States and to come to Alabama
• And that is the biggest form of voter fraud in the state of... voter fraud in the state of Alabama.
• So my question is, do we really want to stop voter fraud in the state of Alabama?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We license every manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, and repackager in the United States that ships
• Administration doesn't get into Alabama very much, and that's because Alabama is the best state in the United
• I can't begin to tell you the level of fraud that exists in pharmacy in the United States.
• The number one source of fraud in the US is healthcare, and the number one source of fraud is pharmacy
• Your time is up. ...of fraud is pharmacy. Your time is up. Ma'am, thank you very much.

Bills: HB159, HB110, HB114, HB115, HB116, HB123, HB125

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members

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• <00:06:47.840> Um, ...been able to charge her for fraud.
• But the land fraud, vacant land fraud, is a big part of what we see.
• Um she think it could be a land fraud."
• The person committing fraud has an attorney as well.
• an impersonation fraud. an impersonation fraud. >> Thank<00:59:25.440> you.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We do still have at MDE an early education unit.
• Representative Ingam said he wanted reassurance that fraud prevention is robust and working.
• She said he has also said that he is focusing really hard on fraud now and that fraud is a top concern
• <01:37:34.840> uh regarding concerns surrounding fraud uh regarding concerns surrounding fraud
• <01:37:57.880> prevention reactive um in the fraud prevention reactive um in the fraud prevention

Keywords: 1183, house