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Perhaps more egregious than fraud is that states aren't required to spend all the TANF money they receive.
"Nebraska was sitting on $91 million. Hawaii had $380 million, enough to provide every poor child in the state with $10,000. Tennessee topped the list with $790 million." — Matthew Desmond
"Nebraska was sitting on $91 million. Hawaii had $380 million, enough to provide every poor child in the state with $10,000. Tennessee topped the list with $790 million." — Matthew Desmond
January 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Perhaps more egregious than fraud is that states aren't required to spend all the TANF money they receive.
"Nebraska was sitting on $91 million. Hawaii had $380 million, enough to provide every poor child in the state with $10,000. Tennessee topped the list with $790 million." — Matthew Desmond
"Nebraska was sitting on $91 million. Hawaii had $380 million, enough to provide every poor child in the state with $10,000. Tennessee topped the list with $790 million." — Matthew Desmond
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Surely this crackdown on fraud applies everywhere?
"One massive recent scandal over cash aid was in Mississippi. In 2024, the Biden administration notified the state it must pay back $101 million in welfare money that was misspent. Last year the Trump administration rescinded that penalty letter."
"One massive recent scandal over cash aid was in Mississippi. In 2024, the Biden administration notified the state it must pay back $101 million in welfare money that was misspent. Last year the Trump administration rescinded that penalty letter."
Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks
Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.
www.npr.org
January 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Surely this crackdown on fraud applies everywhere?
"One massive recent scandal over cash aid was in Mississippi. In 2024, the Biden administration notified the state it must pay back $101 million in welfare money that was misspent. Last year the Trump administration rescinded that penalty letter."
"One massive recent scandal over cash aid was in Mississippi. In 2024, the Biden administration notified the state it must pay back $101 million in welfare money that was misspent. Last year the Trump administration rescinded that penalty letter."