Trump administration expands crackdown on welfare fraud to illegal immigrants collecting SNAP
Federal officials say that nearly $42 million in food assistance meant for struggling American families was siphoned off through fraud, including illegal immigrants, some whom were using stolen identities of U.S. citizens, including decease
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Federal officials say that nearly $42 million in food assistance meant for struggling American families was siphoned off through fraud, including illegal immigrants, some whom were using stolen identities of U.S. citizens, including deceased citizens.
"These programs are for Americans only," said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
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