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However, 29 states, primarily red or Republican-led, have declined to share their data, citing concerns over privacy, state sovereignty, or other reasons. This refusal hampers efforts to roll back fraud comprehensively, leaving a significant gap in the federal government's ability to monitor the program effectively.
Federal Response and Future Actions
In response to the lack of cooperation from these states, the federal government has announced a strategic measure: beginning next week, federal funds will be halted from flowing into states that refuse to cooperate. This move aims to pressure states into compliance by tying federal funding to the transparency and integrity of their programs.