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White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims

Thursday, June 19 by Washington TCS

WASHINGTON (The Center Square) — Taxpayers spent $56 billion on Medicaid last year for able-bodied adults abusing the program, according to a new report released by the White House Tuesday.The report claims that 44% of able-bodied Medicaid recipients without children worked less than 20 hours a week in 2024, using 11% of the government’s annual... Read More.

Whistleblower claims Tyson Foods employs child workers, US senator calls for investigation

Tuesday, May 13 by WDAF

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley is calling on the Department of Labor to investigate Tyson Foods after a whistleblower accused the company of illegal child labor practices.Sen. Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging her to investigate Tyson Foods in light of... Read More.

Ex-educator loses defamation lawsuit; court dismisses claims against Ryan Walters

Monday, April 14 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — On Thursday, April 10, a federal judge ruled in favor of State Superintendent Ryan Walters in a lawsuit filed by Summer Boismier, a former Norman High School English teacher.Boismier resigned from her position following parental complaints of her sharing a QR code to... Read More.

Blood test claims to detect cancer in your body: Oklahoma doctors, lawmakers get involved

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A simple blood draw to test your body for more than 50 types of cancer is considered promising for early cancer detection, though there is concern about its reliability ahead of FDA approval and clinical trials. The multi-cancer early detection, or MCED, test was developed by scientists by accident. Initially used... Read More.

Fatal Collision Claims Life of Motorcyclist in Kaw City

Friday, August 18 by Lyman James

A tragic collision occurred earlier today, August 18, 2023, at approximately 9:11 AM on State Highway 11 and Acker Hill Road, within the city limits of Kaw City in Kay County. The incident involved a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2014 GMC Sierra pickup, resulting in the fatality of the motorcycle's rider.The victim... Read More.

Business owners encouraged to watch their mail for fraudulent unemployment claims

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

If you own or manage a business, we encourage that you carefully watch your mail for fraudulent unemployment claims against your business.It's been going on statewide with individuals filing claims against companies they've never worked for. It's happened three times in the past two weeks here at Sterling Broadcasting, and has targeted local businesses... Read More.

Fatal Collision In Payne County Claims Life Of Stillwater Man

Monday, December 30 by Lyman James

STILLWATER - One man is dead after a fatal collision occurred at 5:51 p.m. Saturday on State Highway 51 4.7 miles east of Stillwater. in Payne County.Jonathon Wayne Sain, 45, of Stillwater was driving a 2012 Mazda 5 eastbound in the inside westbound lane of State Highway 51. Sain then struck a westbound-travelling 2008... Read More.

Stories tagged with: claims

White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims

Whistleblower claims Tyson Foods employs child workers, US senator calls for investigation

Ex-educator loses defamation lawsuit; court dismisses claims against Ryan Walters

Blood test claims to detect cancer in your body: Oklahoma doctors, lawmakers get involved

Fatal Collision Claims Life of Motorcyclist in Kaw City

Business owners encouraged to watch their mail for fraudulent unemployment claims

Fatal Collision In Payne County Claims Life Of Stillwater Man

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