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federal money
Coverage of federal money in the Nexus archive.
- Whether New Orleans can replace lead pipes for drinking water up to voters statewide
New Orleans aims to replace lead pipes in private homes using federal funds, but a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval in November could determine its feasibility. The proposal by Sen. Royce Duplessis seeks to allow the Sewerage and Water Board to use public money for lead pipe removal, addressing a health risk linked to aging infrastructure.
- FBI and Strike Force Target Fraud Against Federal Contracts
The FBI and a Procurement Collusion Strike Force comprising over 360 investigators, analysts, and data scientists across multiple federal agencies are working to detect and prevent fraud involving federal contracts and government money. This coordinated effort aims to deter crimes related to procurement and protect federal funding.