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Ron Johnson: “I believe that's true of the Governor of Wisconsin as well…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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'What Do You Estimate?': Ron Johnson Asks Bessent How Much Fraud Is In The Federal Budget Annually

Published | Video Starts at 04:35

They had access to it. They ignored it. Well, they ignored that. But in many states, like New York State, Illinois, they refused any level of transparency. I believe that's true of the Governor of Wisconsin as well. Refusing to turn over records on some of the welfare benefits that Wisconsinites get. Correct. Should be a bipartisan issue, sir. So what can you do? I mean, to prevent it? I mean, Dr. Oz obviously just suspended payments. I'd imagine you're somewhat limited there. (04:35–04:46)

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