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Michigan Rep. Jay DeBoyer is sounding the alarm on the Rx Kids program, calling it a wasteful redistribution of taxpayer money that’s veering off course from its original health-focused mission. As chair of the House Oversight Committee, he’s demanding accountability over hundreds of millions spent on payments to expectant mothers and new parents — regardless of income — sparking a national debate. Critics across states are echoing his concerns, citing legal challenges, vetoes, and bans as evidence of growing GOP resistance to unconditional cash aid. Yet Rx Kids’ director insists it’s not a guaranteed income program but a targeted support for early childhood, a claim DeBoyer counters with state documents that contradict that definition. The clash highlights a deeper divide: should government provide direct cash to families in need — or is this just another form of wealth transfer?

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