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Cotton introduces bill to add mandatory prison terms and deportation consequences for non-citizens convicted of federal welfare fraud
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Sen. Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican, introduced legislation that would require mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain non-citizens and naturalized Americans convicted of stealing federal welfare funds, and would pair those penalties with expanded immigration consequences including expedited deportation in some cases.
A longstanding but little-known provision in the British benefits system is now delivering higher weekly payments to qualifying households that include multiple spouses from overseas polygamous marriages.
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La Segreteria del Welfare del Messico ha annunciato il calendario dei pagamenti bimestrali per la Pensione Bienestar e la Pensione Mujeres Bienestar, a partire dal 4 maggio 2026, per i cognomi che iniziano con la A. La nuova segretaria Leticia Ramírez ha delineato un investimento di oltre 104 miliardi di pesos per 32 milioni di beneficiari. I versamenti vengono effettuati direttamente sulle Carte Bienestar.
The Kerala High Court has halted the state's Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme, citing violations of financial rules and its timing before elections. The programme involved a door-to-door survey funded by government money. Petitioners claimed it was a political campaign in disguise.
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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to enhancing the welfare of families left behind by deceased soldiers. This pledge came during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Abeokuta. He also committed ongoing assistance to military veterans.
Japan's welfare ministry reported a record high of 3,770 cases of abuse against people with disabilities in fiscal 2024, up 293 from the previous year. Family members were responsible for 2,503 incidents, while consultations and reports to local governments hit a new peak of 17,526. Physical and psychological abuse were the most prevalent types.
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A Hong Kong welfare group has dropped a controversial policy that barred displaced Tai Po fire residents in temporary housing from taking in-room appliances and furniture when moving out. The U-turn came hours after an outcry from affected residents, who argued the items were donated to them by the community.
States push SNAP reforms amid federal pressure on fraud
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