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Cutting Waste Without Cutting Benefits: How We Can Stop Government Overspending with Congressman William Timmons

Cutting Waste Without Cutting Benefits: How We Can Stop Government Overspending with Congressman William Timmons

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Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Congressman William Timmons Joins the Discussion (1:42)
  • Government Spending and Debt (3:15)
  • Improper Payments Overview (4:06)
  • Examples of Improper Payments (6:03)
  • Enhanced Income Verification Technology (7:36)
  • Potential Savings from Technology (9:05)
  • TABs Act Proposal (13:06)
  • Challenges of Current Safety Nets (14:17)
  • Improper Payments During COVID (17:05)
  • Understanding Government Spending (20:20)
  • Technology and Verification (22:06)
  • Reconciliation Package Challenges (25:41)
  • Final Thoughts and Conclusion (26:41)

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