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House Committee Investigates Minnesota Social Services Fraud Scandal

1/7/2026

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The House Oversight Committee investigates fraud in Minnesota social services, holding a hearing with Kristin Robbins (R-Minn.), Walter Hudson (R-Minn.), and Marion Rarick (R-Minn.).
They accuse Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of negligence, saying fraud costs taxpayers billions.
Robbins highlighted fraud in childcare and autism services.
Democrats, including Rep. Robert Garcia, acknowledge fraud but caution against punishing innocent beneficiaries as Walz ended his reelection bid amid scandal.

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The House Oversight Committee investigates fraud in Minnesota social services, holding a hearing with Kristin Robbins (R-Minn.), Walter Hudson (R-Minn.), and Marion Rarick (R-Minn.).
They accuse Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of negligence, saying fraud costs taxpayers billions.
Robbins highlighted fraud in childcare and autism services.
Democrats, including Rep. Robert Garcia, acknowledge fraud but caution against punishing innocent beneficiaries as Walz ended his reelection bid amid scandal.