Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

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Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected Fraud

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The administration accused California and Minnesota of fraudulent activity in their public health insurance programs.

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Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

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Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected Fraud

The administration accused California and Minnesota of fraudulent activity in their public health insurance programs.

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