On the recordMarch 22, 2023
A primary focus of the agency should be to aid in the recovery of the more than $100 billion in fraudulent and improper loans made through the SBA COVID relief programs.
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Senator Ernst calls for recovery efforts for fraudulent loans during the COVID relief programs.
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