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Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.
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Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.
So far, nine HHSC employees have been fired for accessing without a “business” purpose the private information of Texans seeking public assistance that includes Medicaid and food stamps.
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