A licensed social worker, she has often described herself as an advocate for immigrants, refugees and Maine’s Somali community. Unreal…Rep. Deqa Dhalac is currently under investigation from the House Oversight Committee for connections to MaineCare fraud. Dhalac forcefully denied any wrongdoing, saying she worked at Gateway Community Services for less than a year and had no responsibility for the organization’s billing practices. State Rep. Deqa Dhalac came to Augusta as a celebrated figure in Democratic politics. She cited persistent political attacks and harassment directed at both herself and Maine’s Somali community as reasons for stepping away from elected office.