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John Thune: “A fraudulent provider stole $14 million from a program to…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Thune: Republicans Crack Down on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

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In another case, prosecutors say that a program designed to help people at risk of homelessness was subject to widespread fraud, with its cost ballooning to more than $100 million in just four years. In yet another case, prosecutors state that A fraudulent provider stole $14 million from a program to provide therapy to children with autism. And I could go on, Mr. President. One has to wonder how this could happen, and I hope we will soon find out. (00:54–01:04)

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