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The House Oversight Committee aims to aid DOJ investigations into an alleged $9 billion fraud in Minnesota's social services programs, threatening subpoena if Governor Walz does not comply.
- This Wednesday, Chairman James Comer said invitations were sent to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Keith Ellison, warning subpoenas would follow if confirmations don't arrive within days.
- Reporting and DOJ findings point to suspected multibillion-dollar fraud in Minnesota's Medicaid program, with $9 billion flagged since 2018 and early estimates as high as $18 billion.
- The video footage and failed visits preceded federal action from Health and Human Services and Homeland Security Investigations, following YouTuber Nick Shirley's reports of blacked-out Twin Cities daycares and closures.
- Comer said Walz lacks 'moral authority', while Walz on Monday said he is accountable and will not seek re-election.
- The scandal's fallout has reached national audiences and prompted federal intervention; Comer said the committee aims to assist the Department of Justice in securing warrants as the probe expands beyond Minnesota.
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Comer: Walz Skipping Minnesota Fraud Hearing Would Be ‘Admission of Guilt’
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) has warned that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz must appear before Congress to answer questions about alleged large-scale fraud involving state-funded daycare and social programs, noting that failure to show up would effectively serve as an “admission to guilt.”
·North Carolina, United States
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Comer warns Walz absence at Minnesota fraud hearing would be 'admission to guilt' by governor
Rep. James Comer warns Gov. Tim Walz that refusing to appear at Minnesota fraud hearing would constitute "admission to guilt" as House Oversight ramps up investigation.
·New York, United States
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