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Widespread Fraud Uncovered in Pandemic Relief Programs

Widespread Fraud Uncovered in Pandemic Relief Programs, Reveals Government Watchdog

The analysis by the GAO revealed alarming levels of fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL). Over 25% of applicants seeking pandemic relief through two SBA programs have potentially fraudulent discrepancies in their applications Out of the total 13.4 million unique recipients, the GAO identified more…

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Minnesota Legislature's Tax Bill Conference Committee

Minnesota Legislature’s Tax Bill Conference Committee Concludes Negotiations on $3 Billion Tax Package

The package encompasses various provisions, including a deal on one-time rebate checks, which Governor Tim Walz had emphasized as a priority before the end of the session. Minnesota Legislature’s Tax Bill Conference Committee concluded negotiations on a significant $3 billion tax package on Wednesday night The rebate checks amount to $1.15 billion in tax cuts,…

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Biden Administration to Invest $830 Million

Biden Administration to Invest $830 Million in Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Housing, Combating Climate Change

This program, called the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), is part of the administration’s commitment to address climate change while also alleviating energy burdens on vulnerable communities. The Biden Administration has announced a new initiative aimed at investing $830 million in enhancing energy efficiency in low-income housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…

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