Ernst: Senate Committee Lears about Fraud from Nick Shirley
Watch Ernst’s questioning here . Background: After an estimated $9 billion or more was exposed in Minnesota fraud
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
retail stores across multiple New England states… Investigators estimate 227–250 pieces of clothing were recovered, valued between … items of suspected stolen merchandise with an estimated retail value of $70,292.36 .” WASHINGTON Fox 13 Seattle | ‘Prolific
Q&A: Farm Bill Update
zero to 18% in 2021, costing farmers an estimated $7 billion in the first four years. On behalf
Ernst Introduces Senate Companion to the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
payment integrity failures. The Government Accountability Office recently estimated that the federal government improperly paid approximately $186 billion … paid roughly $3 trillion since 2003. GAO also estimates that between $233 billion and $521 billion is lost
Ernst Reveals Infamous Quality Learing Center Received Financial Support from the SBA
recovering taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars. After an estimated $9 billion or more was exposed in Minnesota fraud, Ernst
Ernst Calls for E15 to Drive Down Prices at the Pump
this Memorial Day Weekend, Americans are estimated to save over 100 million dollars – just by using E15. “That
Q&A: Cancer in Iowa
Human Services. This year’s annual report estimates 21,700 Iowans will be diagnosed with cancer … developing cancer. The good news is, the report estimates more than 175,000 Iowans with cancer will survive
Ernst-Led Bill to Send Scammers to the Slammer Passes Senate
that weak oversight opened the door to an estimated $200 billion in fraud that must be clawed back
Grassley, Reed Introduce Legislation to Modernize TEACH Grants, Increase Accountability for Higher Education Institutions
fall into this category. The Department of Education estimates 52% of students receiving a TEACH Grant in Fiscal
Q&A: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
fraud. The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimates the federal government loses between $233 billion and $521 billion
Grassley Questions HHS Secretary on Health Care Access for Iowans, Ongoing Oversight Efforts to Crack Down on Fraud and More
federal marketplace health plans. In 2024, CMS estimated that the current annual cost of prior authorization paperwork … reforms. Does CMS have an estimate of the financial relief physicians and health care providers will experience from
Q&A: Tax Season Delivers Historic Tax Refunds
refund is up 11% compared to last year. Estimates show the average tax cut for Iowans is more
Grassley Welcomes Trump Administration’s Record-Setting Biofuels Announcement
only liquid fuels are included, not electricity. EPA estimates the rule will generate over $10 billion for rural
Q&A: Wake-Up Call to Save Social Security
according to the latest CBO estimates. That fact alone ought to inform the urgency of the situation. Kicking
Ernst Works to Grow the Small Business Pet Economy
current Golden Age, where spending on pets is estimated to have reached $157 billion in 2025, a record
Q&A: Fighting Fraud is Civics 101
protect older Americans from fraud. It’s estimated individuals age 60 and older are ripped
Ernst Calls for Accountability for COVID Fraudsters
self-certification opened the door to an estimated $200 billion in fraudulent loans that must be clawed back … enforcement partners expose more than $2.4 billion in estimated fraud loss. “IG Kirk’s recent appointment as PRAC
Ernst: Here’s how to make sure our military gets maximum ‘bang’ for the taxpayer’s buck
also pointed out that its $11 billion estimate likely massively undercounts fraud that could be found
Q&A: Human Trafficking Happens Under Our Noses
Although exact numbers are difficult to nail down – estimates of victims trafficked within the United States range
Ernst Works to Put a Stop to Fraud Before It Starts
Minnesota fraud schemes are estimated to have wasted more than $9 billion in tax dollars. WASHINGTON – After … estimated$9 billionor more exposed in Minnesota fraud, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is putting safeguards
ICYMI: Ernst Tapped to Lead Legislative Package to Ensure Minnesota Fraud Never Happens Again
taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Federal prosecutors estimated that the total amount of fraud across various state … entire federal budget annually, according to estimates from the Government Accountability Office. Ernst was selected to lead
Grassley, Colleagues Press Minnesota Governor Walz Over Rampant Child Care Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers
Minnesota’s social services programs. Some authorities estimate that billions in federal funds across various programs, including child
Ernst Touts Trump Efforts to Make America Affordable Again
added to the Federal Register, which cost an estimated $1.8 trillion, with a T, trillion dollars, and added … Green New Deal policies. “The Trump EPA estimates that the ‘endangerment finding’ has been used to justify over
Q&A: Spotlight on Soaring Farm Input Costs
fertilizer industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates fertilizer purchases will account for 36% of a corn
Q&A: Medicare Enrollment and Rooting Out Fraud
federal marketplace, costing the taxpayer an estimated $20 billion. Last year, I alsopressed CMSafter afederal watchdogfound the state