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Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

Well, then be prepared for old folks to get kicked out of nursing homes and people dying in the streets, as well as spiking crime rates as poor, hungry people get desperate.

also, good luck getting weather forecasts, safe air travel or clean air and water and safe food and drugs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

You do realize that the US has lower levels of public services than any other industrialized nation? The reason our debt is so high is (a) ridiculous levels of military spending and (b) never ending tax cuts from Republicans that explode the deficit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

I am still awaiting the proof of waste, fraud and abuse. Shouldn't there be a bunch of people indicted for the fraud?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

Well, then be prepared for old folks to get kicked out of nursing homes and people dying in the streets, as well as spiking crime rates as poor, hungry people get desperate.

also, good luck getting weather forecasts, safe air travel or clean air and water and safe food and drugs.

Here we go. If anything is cut, everyone is going to die!!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

You do realize that the US has lower levels of public services than any other industrialized nation? The reason our debt is so high is (a) ridiculous levels of military spending and (b) never ending tax cuts from Republicans that explode the deficit.

Do you realize 17 cents of every dollar of GDP is spent on health care?

Not 17 cents of every tax dollar. 17 cents of every dollar.


Enough, FFS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

I could see how you would think nuclear inspectors and food inspectors would be an unneeded govt job. What could possibly go wrong>

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

Per capita, it’s smaller than it was in the 80s. I personally want to pay taxes for cancer research, weather science, natural disasters (and climate policies), and social programs that help us all thrive. I believe in soft diplomacy too, because it’s been proven to work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

I am still awaiting the proof of waste, fraud and abuse. Shouldn't there be a bunch of people indicted for the fraud?

It's in the works...........

Arizona has brought numerous charges and indictments in Medicaid fraud cases, targeting individuals and businesses involved in schemes that defrauded the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). These schemes often involved fraudulent billing, unlicensed sober living homes, and exploitation of vulnerable populations, including Native Americans. The state has recovered a small fraction of the funds lost, with over 100 individuals and several companies indicted, according to ProPublica and AP News.

Key points about Arizona's Medicaid fraud indictments:

Sober Living Home Fraud:

A major focus of the indictments has been on fraudulent sober living homes, many of which targeted tribal communities.

Fraudulent Billing:
Numerous cases involve fraudulent billing practices, where individuals or businesses billed AHCCCS for services not provided or for inflated costs.

Exploitation of Vulnerable Populations:
Many schemes targeted vulnerable populations, including Native Americans, who were exploited by bad actors seeking to profit from their need for treatment.

Government Investigations:
Joint investigations by the Arizona Attorney General's office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and other agencies have been crucial in uncovering these fraud schemes.

Criminal Charges:
Indictments have been filed with criminal charges, including conspiracy, theft, fraudulent schemes, and money laundering.

Penalties:
Those found guilty have faced fines, probation, and restitution orders.

Examples of specific cases:

L & L Investments:
This company was found guilty of multiple felony charges, including conspiracy and theft, for defrauding AHCCCS under the guise of behavioral health services according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

Individual Indictments:
The Department of Justice has also filed charges against individuals for their involvement in Medicaid fraud schemes, according to the Department of Justice (.gov).

20 people, health care business and church charged in sober ...
May 20, 2025 — In all, more than 100 people and several companies have been charged in cases brought by Attorney General Kris Mayes'

AP News

Arizona Medicaid Fraud Probe Has Recovered Just 5% of ...
May 6, 2025 — Two years after Arizona officials revealed a $2.5 billion Medicaid fraud scheme that targeted Native Americans seeking ...

ProPublica

Attorney General Mayes Secures Over $34 Million in Fines and ...
May 13, 2025 — L & L Investments was indicted in 2021 following a joint investigation by the Arizona Attorney General's Health Care F...

Arizona Attorney General
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PHOENIX (AP) — Twenty people, a mental health business and a church were charged in an indictment that alleged Arizona's Medicaid program was defrauded $60 million in a scheme involving billing for mental health treatment and addiction rehabilitation, the latest indictment in a series of crackdowns in the state ...May 20, 2025


GROK: Arizona indicts medicaid fraud

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

You do realize that the US has lower levels of public services than any other industrialized nation? The reason our debt is so high is (a) ridiculous levels of military spending and (b) never ending tax cuts from Republicans that explode the deficit.

Do you realize 17 cents of every dollar of GDP is spent on health care?

Not 17 cents of every tax dollar. 17 cents of every dollar.


Enough, FFS.

Then look at the issue. It isn't the doctors getting rich. It is the middle men and insurance companies who are scamming everyone else. But the GOP plays into their hands and refuses to reform the healthcare and insurance industries. Heck, one of the biggest scammers, Rick Scott, is a GOP senator. You are barking up the wrong tree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

I am still awaiting the proof of waste, fraud and abuse. Shouldn't there be a bunch of people indicted for the fraud?

It's in the works...........

Arizona has brought numerous charges and indictments in Medicaid fraud cases, targeting individuals and businesses involved in schemes that defrauded the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). These schemes often involved fraudulent billing, unlicensed sober living homes, and exploitation of vulnerable populations, including Native Americans. The state has recovered a small fraction of the funds lost, with over 100 individuals and several companies indicted, according to ProPublica and AP News.

Key points about Arizona's Medicaid fraud indictments:

Sober Living Home Fraud:

A major focus of the indictments has been on fraudulent sober living homes, many of which targeted tribal communities.

Fraudulent Billing:
Numerous cases involve fraudulent billing practices, where individuals or businesses billed AHCCCS for services not provided or for inflated costs.

Exploitation of Vulnerable Populations:
Many schemes targeted vulnerable populations, including Native Americans, who were exploited by bad actors seeking to profit from their need for treatment.

Government Investigations:
Joint investigations by the Arizona Attorney General's office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and other agencies have been crucial in uncovering these fraud schemes.

Criminal Charges:
Indictments have been filed with criminal charges, including conspiracy, theft, fraudulent schemes, and money laundering.

Penalties:
Those found guilty have faced fines, probation, and restitution orders.

Examples of specific cases:

L & L Investments:
This company was found guilty of multiple felony charges, including conspiracy and theft, for defrauding AHCCCS under the guise of behavioral health services according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

Individual Indictments:
The Department of Justice has also filed charges against individuals for their involvement in Medicaid fraud schemes, according to the Department of Justice (.gov).

20 people, health care business and church charged in sober ...
May 20, 2025 — In all, more than 100 people and several companies have been charged in cases brought by Attorney General Kris Mayes'

AP News

Arizona Medicaid Fraud Probe Has Recovered Just 5% of ...
May 6, 2025 — Two years after Arizona officials revealed a $2.5 billion Medicaid fraud scheme that targeted Native Americans seeking ...

ProPublica

Attorney General Mayes Secures Over $34 Million in Fines and ...
May 13, 2025 — L & L Investments was indicted in 2021 following a joint investigation by the Arizona Attorney General's Health Care F...

Arizona Attorney General
Show all
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PHOENIX (AP) — Twenty people, a mental health business and a church were charged in an indictment that alleged Arizona's Medicaid program was defrauded $60 million in a scheme involving billing for mental health treatment and addiction rehabilitation, the latest indictment in a series of crackdowns in the state ...May 20, 2025


GROK: Arizona indicts medicaid fraud

and none of those are individuals defrauding the system. It is the middle men, as I just posted above. So cutting the programs instead of just tightening the controls, is not the solution. Yes, lives are at risk.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

Per capita, it’s smaller than it was in the 80s. I personally want to pay taxes for cancer research, weather science, natural disasters (and climate policies), and social programs that help us all thrive. I believe in soft diplomacy too, because it’s been proven to work.

+1

Instead, are taxes are basically straight-lining to billionaires and we get no services in return.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

Per capita, it’s smaller than it was in the 80s. I personally want to pay taxes for cancer research, weather science, natural disasters (and climate policies), and social programs that help us all thrive. I believe in soft diplomacy too, because it’s been proven to work.

Per capita? You mean by importing millions that pay nothing? By pushing the tax code to be more and more progressive?

Per capita? Show me.


"I personally......"

Well, I personally don't. What we have by government is having a gun to our heads to pay more for all the things YOU want. F no.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

You do realize that the US has lower levels of public services than any other industrialized nation? The reason our debt is so high is (a) ridiculous levels of military spending and (b) never ending tax cuts from Republicans that explode the deficit.

Do you realize 17 cents of every dollar of GDP is spent on health care?

Not 17 cents of every tax dollar. 17 cents of every dollar.


Enough, FFS.

Then look at the issue. It isn't the doctors getting rich. It is the middle men and insurance companies who are scamming everyone else. But the GOP plays into their hands and refuses to reform the healthcare and insurance industries. Heck, one of the biggest scammers, Rick Scott, is a GOP senator. You are barking up the wrong tree.

Well you wanted Obamacare. You wanted Medicare and Medicaid. Here we have it now. We're living YOUR dream.

And you're complaining about middle men? You mean the intended and unintended consequences of stupid sh** like "risk corridors"?

Health care is starving everything in spending.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House Oversight Committee Rolls Back benefits for all federal employees. High 3 pension moves to high 5 pension. Makes ALL federal employees pay 4.4% towards their pension (feds hired before 2014 pay a lower amount). This will be an automatic reduction in pay for long-serving employees.

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/30/oversight-panel-endorses-cuts-to-federal-retirement-system/

Why would anyone want to work for our government now?

Think about how fast (slow af) and intelligent (idiotic) your local DMV workers are. That's about to be the level of employees in all federal branches.

Um, they don't want people to want to work for the government...that's the plan. They are destroying the government.

Sorry. Cutting back a bloated behemoth of a government, that you believe should do womb to tomb everything under the sun for everyone, to a reasonable government, and not a friggen Soviet Politburo, is not destroying the government.

Per capita, it’s smaller than it was in the 80s. I personally want to pay taxes for cancer research, weather science, natural disasters (and climate policies), and social programs that help us all thrive. I believe in soft diplomacy too, because it’s been proven to work.

+1

Instead, are taxes are basically straight-lining to billionaires and we get no services in return.

Gee, we're living your dream. Tax heavily and let Washington DC run it by edict. Now you wanna complain?