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  "description": "State regulators said federal policies kept some deceased Lifeline subscribers active.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-30T15:38:54.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 – The Public Utility Commission of Oregon is disputing federal findings that identified payments to deceased participants in the Lifeline program.\n\nIn a filing with the Federal Communications Commission, Oregon regulators said Friday delays in reporting and temporary COVID-19 program waivers contributed to some inactive or deceased subscribers remaining enrolled longer than usual.\n\nThe response follows a January advisory from the FCC’s Office of Inspector General that found about $5 million in payments to deceased individuals. Federal officials did not characterize all of those payments as confirmed fraud but raised concerns about potential waste and oversight gaps.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Oregon Pushes Back on Lifeline Fraud Findings",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-22T09:48:14.514Z"
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