On February 3, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) for the United States, aiming to create one of the world's largest such funds. Given the nation's $36 trillion debt, the administration is exploring funding options, including the potential sale of federal public lands. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated plans to "monetize the asset side of the U.S. balance sheet," referring to national parks, public lands, and natural resources as potential assets. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum estimated these federal lands could be worth up to $200 trillion. This approach has raised concerns about the preservation of public lands and their traditional uses, such as recreation and conservation. read more
The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced plans to sell off 50% of the federal properties it oversees read more
At a press conference following a deadly collision between a jetliner and a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan National Airport, Donald Trump blamed the accident on diversity hiring practices imposed by the Obama and Biden administrations. He claimed these policies weakened the FAA by allowing individuals with disabilities"such as hearing and vision impairments, paralysis, epilepsy, and psychiatric disabilities"to qualify as air traffic controllers. read more
Before Trump's inauguration, the primary responsibility for identifying and investigating cases of fraud within Medicaid fell to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG). Christi Grimm served as the Inspector General for HHS during this period, tasked with finding waste, fraud, and abuse within the agency.
In fiscal year 2024, the Department of Justice reported a national health care fraud enforcement action that resulted in 193 defendants being charged and over $275 million in losses identified.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has calculated improper payment rates in Medicare fee-for-service programs since 1996. While specific numbers for Medicaid are not provided, this suggests ongoing efforts to identify potential fraud and errors in federal health care programs.
Citations:
[1] www.newsweek.com
[2] www.protectourcare.org
[3] scholarship.law.unc.edu
[4] abcnews.go.com
[5] www.fiercehealthcare.com
[6] www.justice.gov
[7] www.yahoo.com
[8] www.linkedin.com
VISITOR_ is such a sucker. And a cultist to boot!
Hey GRACIE,
Rubio Melts Down on Air Over Accusation U.S. Is Placating Putin
www.youtube.com
Eat ----.
Hey BILLJOHNSON, your willful ignorance is profound:
The Ukrainian constitution disallows elections during wartime, specifically under martial law[1][4]. The Constitution of Ukraine prohibits holding elections to the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) under martial law[4]. Article 83 of the Ukrainian Constitution states that if the term of the Verkhovna Rada expires under martial law, it shall automatically be extended until a new Rada is seated following the end of martial law[2].
Additionally, Article 19 of Ukraine's martial law legislation specifically forbids conducting national elections[2]. This legal framework predates the current conflict and President Zelenskyy's administration[2].
The constitution also prevents amendments to itself during martial law, as stated in Article 157[4]. This means that even changing the constitution to allow elections is not possible under the current circumstances.
It's important to note that these constitutional provisions are designed to ensure the continuity of state power during times of crisis[4]. The president remains the legitimate head of state and must fulfill their duties until a new candidate, elected by the people, takes office once martial law is lifted[4].
Citations:
[1] www.jurist.org
[2] foreignpolicy.com
[3] euvsdisinfo.eu
[4] war.ukraine.ua
[5] www.ukrainer.net
[6] abcnews.go.com
[7] en.wikipedia.org
[8] en.wikipedia.org
[9] www.understandingwar.org
[10] www.journalofdemocracy.org
100% of USA ID's spending is waste.
#116 | Posted by visitor_
It's pathetic how desperate you are needing that to be true.