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State disputes Oz claim about Oregon spending

Trump official Mehmet Oz claims Oregon spent $5.4 million unlawfully on people without adequate documentation, but the state says he mischaracterizes the facts
November 3, 2025
 
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Mehmet Oz, CMS administrator
Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

This story has been updated with additional reporting.