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Good Question: Why does the FBI lead the investigation in bank robbery cases?

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By Victor Puente 
| WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) — When you hear about a bank robbery on the news you often hear that the FBI is leading the case. A viewer asked, “Why does the FBI lead the investigation in bank robbery cases?” It comes down to jurisdiction. A federal gurantee Bank robbery investigations usually involve multiple agencies, but the FBI takes the lead because of four letters: FDIC. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is the government organization that insures the money deposited into a bank.
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Good Question: Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?

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By Victor Puente 
| WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) — A government shutdown happens when Congress cannot agree on a spending budget for the fiscal year. Steve asks, “During a government shutdown, since the government workers are not getting paid, are congressmen considered government workers? Are they also working without pay also? The short answer is yes, but here is why.
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Good Question: Are old scratch-off tickets still good?

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By Victor Puente 
| WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) — If you have a winning scratch-off ticket, there is a time limit to cash in your winnings. For today’s Good Question, Phillip asks: “I found four $10 scratch-off tickets that are from 2023, that I believe are unscratched. Are they still good?” They could be. It depends on the specific ticket. And there is an easy way to check. How expiration dates work The big games like the Powerball or Mega Millions are valid for 180 days from the date of the drawing.
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