GOP Senator Says Ilhan Omar Tried to Send $1 Million to Somali Restaurant Calling Itself a Rehab Clinic
Senator Joni Ernst raised concerns about potential fraud in earmark requests and called for a Department of Justice investigation.
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Senator Joni Ernst alleges Representative Ilhan Omar requested a $1 million earmark for a substance abuse clinic operating out of a Somali restaurant. The earmark was reportedly removed from spending legislation following oversight concerns regarding potential fraud.
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