Department of Education will hire inspector general after alleged multibillion dollar theft
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Five dozen people are facing federal charges for allegedly spending hunger relief funds on real estate, travel and other personal expenses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture runs the programs, but the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) manages them on the state level. Lawmakers included the MDE inspector general position in this year's education bill. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
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