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Hours before the hearing was set to begin, the GOP-run committee released a report alleging Walz and Ellison knew about credible fraud concerns years ago and didn’t act on them, despite their assertions otherwise, purportedly costing taxpayers billions.
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Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent research has also shown that individuals can be identified by today’s AI systems, even if the underlying data has purportedly been anonymized.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Hospital and state records show those claims were false, and that Adams submitted fraudulent letters of recommendation purportedly from Cleveland doctors.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Mar. 2026
Rosemead’s Wei Mountain Temple displays thousands of relics purportedly from the Buddha, including bones and teeth followers believe multiply and possess healing powers.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent research has also shown that individuals can be identified by today’s AI systems, even if the underlying data has purportedly been anonymized.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Hospital and state records show those claims were false, and that Adams submitted fraudulent letters of recommendation purportedly from Cleveland doctors.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Mar. 2026
Rosemead’s Wei Mountain Temple displays thousands of relics purportedly from the Buddha, including bones and teeth followers believe multiply and possess healing powers.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Purportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purportedly. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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