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The Department of Labor is cracking down hard on unemployment fraud, threatening to cut off federal administrative funding for states that fail to combat waste and abuse—marking the first time such a threat has been issued. Targeting six Democratic-led states including New York and California, the move follows billions lost during the pandemic and signals a new era of federal accountability. While some states are caught off guard or claim they’re already ahead of the curve, others warn the funding cuts could cripple their programs. This isn’t the first time the feds have pulled the plug—last year’s cuts to modernization grants sparked backlash from states like Pennsylvania, which argue they’re fraud fighters, not failures. Though withholding funds is rare—last seen in the 1970s—the Labor Department is sending a clear message: governors are now on notice, and federal leverage is being deployed without hesitation.

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