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Walz demotes Minnesota Human Services chief after 70 days in appointed role

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday demoted the state Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner after 70 days in the role and a funding battle with the Trump administration over allegations of Medicaid fraud. Shireen Gandhi was demoted to deputy commissioner months after the

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Walz demotes Minnesota Human Services chief after 70 days in appointed roleMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday demoted the state Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner after 70 days in the role and a funding battle with the Trump administration over allegations of Medicaid fraud. Shireen Gandhi was demoted to deputy commissioner months after the
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