Left-wing Dems allocate $1M to Somali-led addiction group amid Republican push for investigation
Democratic lawmakers have diverted over $1 million in federal funds to an addiction group operating above a Minneapolis Somali restaurant amid controversy surrounding its handling of the grant. The move comes as Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is working to strip more than $1 million from the organization's funding.
Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is pushing to revoke over $1 million in federal funding for a Minnesota addiction recovery organization with ties to Somali leaders, amid allegations of fraud and improper use of resources shared with a Minneapolis restaurant. The group, led by Somali immigrants, claims to provide support services but faces scrutiny due to the shared address with a Somali eatery. Ernst's efforts come after an investigation revealed potential misuse of funds. The senator aims to strip the organization of its federal funding, citing concerns over accountability and transparency.
