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Guam trio sentenced for stealing $10. 75 M from children's charity
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (247+ words) Three Guam residents received federal prison sentences after being convicted of running a fraud scheme that diverted and laundered more than $10. 75 million in charitable bingo proceeds intended to fund travel expenses for children receiving medical care through Shriners Hospital for…...
Japan plans $19 billion extra budget amid concerns over fiscal strains
9+ hour, 11+ min ago (264+ words) TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) " Japan's government will compile an extra budget of some 3 trillion yen ($19 billion), Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi "said on Monday, stoking concerns over fiscal "expansion that could further strain the country's already-stretched finances. The extra budget comes as…...
10-Time Felon Allegedly Posed as Successful Businessman to Swindle Elderly Woman Out of $1. 5 Million
1+ day, 29+ min ago (550+ words) A California man appeared in court earlier this week to face charges that he stole over $1. 5 million from an elderly woman through a romance scam. After gaining the victim's confidence, Van Sickle allegedly claimed he was facing financial hardship and…...
Government spending on seniors' benefits soon to make up majority of federal budget
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (712+ words) More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and that percentage is set to only grow, a recent congressional report finds. The Joint Economic Committee's 2026 report shows that non-interest federal spending…...
Zohran Mamdani Wants NYC to Spend $4. 2 BILLION on Services for the Homeless After Claiming City is in 'Historic' Budget Crisis | The Gateway Pundit | by Mike La Chance
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Lawmakers dedicate savings money to aerospace programs, sound systems
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (368+ words) (The Center Square) " Louisiana lawmakers moved $800 million out of the state's Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and carved out $81 million for a new fund that is being used to pay for hundreds of local and statewide projects. The new fund, called…...
NRA-ILA | Alaska: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session
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Federal 2027 Budget Aims To Slash Education Spending'Again
3+ day, 4+ min ago (182+ words) The U. S. Department of Education has released its 2027 budget request, and it's largely a repeat of the Trump administration's unsuccessful 2026 proposal to cut roughly $4. 5 billion in spending while turning other programs into a $2 billion block grant program. Cuts are particularly focused…...
California's Fiscal Insanity
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (208+ words) Spencer Pratt is making a huge splash in the L. A. mayoral race." It is a heck of a fun show." Unfortunately that is all I think it is " a show." Buzz not withstanding the odds are very much against him and…...
Pennsylvania Man Who Never Visited Alaska Tried to Steal Alaskans' Dividend Checks
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (316+ words) A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to and was sentenced earlier this week to a year and a half in prison for committing wire fraud through a 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend fraud scheme. Court documents say that between January and February 2022, Adepoju…...