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Critics got California's free diaper math wrong, but state won't release key Baby2Baby records
A CBS News California fact-check found the state's free diaper program will not cost taxpayers 50 cents per diaper, contradicting viral claims. However, the Newsom administration has not released the Baby2Baby contract or competitive bid records, raising concerns about potential waste.
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