This is not a problem with the people of Minnesota, it's a problem with the leadership of Minnesota and other states who do not take Medicaid preservation seriously. We will give them the money, but we're going to hold it and only release it after they propose and act on a comprehensive corrective action plan to solve the problem.
Patel called the action outrageous and deeply alarming, claiming the agency used flimsy pretexts and attempted to evade all oversight on the subpoenas. His disclosure of the discovery on Wednesday in a statement to Reuters came mere hours before multiple sources told CNN, CBS, and Reuters that Patel had fired the FBI officials.
Under state law, if a city wants to discipline a public employee, like a police officer, for misconduct, the city has to first give the officer an opportunity for a Skelly hearing. These are mandatory hearings for California public employees facing suspension, demotion, reduced pay, or termination. Only after a Skelly hearing can a city discipline an employee.
For reasons that he did not share publicly, Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is leaving his post after less than a year and a half on the job, which leaves Oakland once again in search of a new police chief. The city of Oakland has had quite a few chiefs leading its police department in the last two decades. They don't tend to last long in the job on average, about two years, with 12 different people holding the post since 2000.
"While local leaders seem intent on putting the needs of criminals first, we're not waiting for the next Iryna," Duffy said in a statement. "Chicago and Boston are on notice to take actions that enhance safety and reduce the crime affecting their riders and transit workers - or risk federal support. This is about standing up for American families who deserve a safe and clean transportation system."
