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Four high-ranking federal lab workers found a way to turn “per diem” funds for a temporary assignment into a steady flow of extra income at taxpayers’ expense. Questions: 1. Explain “per diem.” 2. Based on the article, approximately how much money did each scientist receive fraudulently, per year? 3. How was the scheme discovered and… Read more »