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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.

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.

That is how our government works. We vote people in and they implement the programs we want by writing bills and then funding them. If you don't like the programs, the vote for people who are opposed to them. The problem you have is, these are laws and the programs are funded because it is what the people want. YOU don't like them, And the president cannot legally just not execute on the laws. so for this to happen legally, the congress, not the president, has to 1) retract the laws that created the agencies and programs and then 2) defund those no longer existing programs. Unless you want a king, that is the process. If you are that upset about what our government has done in a bi-partisan manner over the last 100 years and you want a dictator, then maybe the USA isn't for you.

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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.

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.

To be fair, I prefer universal coverage, like the rest of the civilized world has. Obamacare is really the GOP solution to the untenable health system we had prior to. You know, when people couldn't get coverage or they could lose coverage because they had the temerity to be born with a lifelong malady or somehow "caught" cancer somewhere along the way. You should be thankful you never had to deal with that.

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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.

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?

"washington DC running by edict" - I think your complaint is with the various house and senate members over the decades who created these agencies because there were issues the public wanted addressed that the free market is not capable of addressing.

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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.

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...

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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.

What a nonsensical statement. Middle men are individuals. They have helpers all over the place to continue the grift. What are you smoking?

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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.

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?

"washington DC running by edict" - I think your complaint is with the various house and senate members over the decades who created these agencies because there were issues the public wanted addressed that the free market is not capable of addressing.

My complaint is with a command economy that's not taking input from market forces and the unintended consequences of that.

Things like Gavin Newsom just deciding he's going to put 700,000 illegal aliens of health care and then pushing Washington to reimburse California for that edict.

There's plenty of decisions being made in DC also from ivory towers where people to things that sound good, but in reality, they are unworkable and have been unworkable for 50+ years........ and now we're feeling the brunt of it.

[Anonymous]

To continue.... it's even more maddening that people here have no understanding of micro/macro economics and every solution is just to have "the rich" pay more.

What f'n world do these idiots live in?

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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.

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.

So what should be prioritized over health care?

[Anonymous]

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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.

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.

So what should be prioritized over health care?

So should we be spending 17 cents of every dollar on injectibles, constant doctor visits , sick care and pill pushing for eternity??????

[Anonymous]

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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.

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.

So what should be prioritized over health care?

What ever the EARNER wants to spend it on, not what some congressional staffer or an out-of-touch bureaucrat in a building in DC wants to spend it on.

[Anonymous]

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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.

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

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.

What a nonsensical statement. Middle men are individuals. They have helpers all over the place to continue the grift. What are you smoking?

What I am trying to say is, it isn't some middle age able bodied guy defrauding the system, it is the corporate middlemen scammers. The GOP would have everyone beleive the welfare queen myth, which just isn't the case.

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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.

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.

So what should be prioritized over health care?

What ever the EARNER wants to spend it on, not what some congressional staffer or an out-of-touch bureaucrat in a building in DC wants to spend it on.

the "out of touch bureaucrat" is simply carrying out the laws passed by the Congress. You make it sound like there are hordes of renegades with slide rules taking over the country.

And the EARNER was able to earn the money they earned because people before them paid taxes to invest in roads, communications infrastructure and other pathways to the earaner being able to earn. Perhaps you would prefer going back to the days of Pa Ingalls and everyone out for themselves?

[Anonymous]

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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.

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.

Hmmm whyever could it be that healthcare in America is more expensive than anywhere else in the developed world? 🤔

[Anonymous]

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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.

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

Wow, look what happened in Arizona when it elected a Democratic governor and attorney general. Meanwhile, Republican Rick Scott is still the biggest purveyor of Medicare fraud in history and Florida elected him as governor and senator twice.

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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.

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.

If military spending is the problem, then explain this:

Largest Budget items:




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.

So what should be prioritized over health care?

What ever the EARNER wants to spend it on, not what some congressional staffer or an out-of-touch bureaucrat in a building in DC wants to spend it on.

the "out of touch bureaucrat" is simply carrying out the laws passed by the Congress. You make it sound like there are hordes of renegades with slide rules taking over the country.

And the EARNER was able to earn the money they earned because people before them paid taxes to invest in roads, communications infrastructure and other pathways to the earaner being able to earn. Perhaps you would prefer going back to the days of Pa Ingalls and everyone out for themselves?

[Anonymous]

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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.

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.

So what should be prioritized over health care?

What ever the EARNER wants to spend it on, not what some congressional staffer or an out-of-touch bureaucrat in a building in DC wants to spend it on.

the "out of touch bureaucrat" is simply carrying out the laws passed by the Congress. You make it sound like there are hordes of renegades with slide rules taking over the country.

And the EARNER was able to earn the money they earned because people before them paid taxes to invest in roads, communications infrastructure and other pathways to the earaner being able to earn. Perhaps you would prefer going back to the days of Pa Ingalls and everyone out for themselves?

There are hoardes of renegades who go through life daily with a mind set of "That SOUNDS wunnerful. Let's do it."

They do not live in the everyday world. They voice edicts from ivory towers and everyone has to follow. Their world view is a world government that runs everything is best.

If you ain't seeing it, you ain't seeing it.