U.S. SENATORS KATIE BRITT, BILL CASSIDY, COLLEAGUES BLAST TIM WALZ FOR RAMPANT CHILD CARE FRAUD, DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt issued the following press release:

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and the entire Senate Republican conference are demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal child care funding in Minnesota.

"The fraud and abuse uncovered in Minnesota is eroding trust in programs designed to help working families access safe, affordable child care," said Senator Britt. "Under the failed leadership of Governor Walz, American families are put last. It is absolutely imperative action is taken to stop this criminal misconduct and ensure t...