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Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit, but With Different Aims

Harris and Trump have starkly different approaches to the child tax credit, focusing on different families' needs and views on fairness.

What another Trump presidency could mean for families struggling to afford childcare

Trump's presidency may impact personal finances, particularly through proposed tax breaks and potential changes to childcare and tax credits.

Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?

The child tax credit remains central to discussions on reducing poverty among children and families in the U.S.

Opinion | Kamalanomics, Revealed: A Solid Center-Left Agenda

Harris's economic proposals focus on restoring the expanded child tax credit to combat child poverty, contrasting sharply with Trump's recent rhetoric.

Harris to propose tax cuts for newborns, funds for first-time homebuyers

Harris's economic proposals include a $6,000 child tax credit for newborns and expanded support for first-time home buyers.

Having a family is expensive. Here's what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs

High care costs for children and the elderly hinder women's workforce participation and affect economic growth.

Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit, but With Different Aims

Harris and Trump have starkly different approaches to the child tax credit, focusing on different families' needs and views on fairness.

What another Trump presidency could mean for families struggling to afford childcare

Trump's presidency may impact personal finances, particularly through proposed tax breaks and potential changes to childcare and tax credits.

Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?

The child tax credit remains central to discussions on reducing poverty among children and families in the U.S.

Opinion | Kamalanomics, Revealed: A Solid Center-Left Agenda

Harris's economic proposals focus on restoring the expanded child tax credit to combat child poverty, contrasting sharply with Trump's recent rhetoric.

Harris to propose tax cuts for newborns, funds for first-time homebuyers

Harris's economic proposals include a $6,000 child tax credit for newborns and expanded support for first-time home buyers.

Having a family is expensive. Here's what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs

High care costs for children and the elderly hinder women's workforce participation and affect economic growth.
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Kamala Harris economic plan to focus on groceries, housing and healthcare

Harris's economic agenda emphasizes lowering costs for families, particularly groceries, housing, and healthcare while maintaining alignment with Biden's policies.

Obama Responds to Heckler Who Claims Trump Wears Diapers: I Almost Said That'

Barack Obama campaigned for Kamala Harris, proposing a $6,000 child tax credit for new parents during tight polling against Donald Trump.

Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on tax policy

Trump's tax proposals favor the wealthy; Harris's plan supports low-income earners effectively.

Kamala Harris Agrees When Charlamagne Says Trump Will Bring Fascism: Yes, We Can Say That'

Kamala Harris emphasizes the importance of addressing both domestic needs and global responsibilities, insisting that progress can be made in both areas.

2024 shocker: Rare agreement over populist promises

Both Harris and Trump are adopting populist economic proposals to appeal to voters in the 2024 campaign.
The convergence on policies like the child tax credit signifies a shift in bipartisan strategies for voter engagement.

Both Harris and Trump support raising the child tax credit. Who would qualify?

Child tax credit discussions have intensified in the presidential election, with significant implications for child poverty reduction efforts.

Kamala Harris economic plan to focus on groceries, housing and healthcare

Harris's economic agenda emphasizes lowering costs for families, particularly groceries, housing, and healthcare while maintaining alignment with Biden's policies.

Obama Responds to Heckler Who Claims Trump Wears Diapers: I Almost Said That'

Barack Obama campaigned for Kamala Harris, proposing a $6,000 child tax credit for new parents during tight polling against Donald Trump.

Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on tax policy

Trump's tax proposals favor the wealthy; Harris's plan supports low-income earners effectively.

Kamala Harris Agrees When Charlamagne Says Trump Will Bring Fascism: Yes, We Can Say That'

Kamala Harris emphasizes the importance of addressing both domestic needs and global responsibilities, insisting that progress can be made in both areas.

2024 shocker: Rare agreement over populist promises

Both Harris and Trump are adopting populist economic proposals to appeal to voters in the 2024 campaign.
The convergence on policies like the child tax credit signifies a shift in bipartisan strategies for voter engagement.

Both Harris and Trump support raising the child tax credit. Who would qualify?

Child tax credit discussions have intensified in the presidential election, with significant implications for child poverty reduction efforts.
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Harris Has Championed Family Policies. Now Trump Likes Them, Too.

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump now support key family policies, indicating a shift in the Republican stance towards child care and parental support.
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Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby

VP Harris unveils an economic plan targeting rising costs of housing, groceries, and raising kids, including a major expansion of the child tax credit.

California is one of most expensive states to have kids. Do you qualify for a tax credit?

California is the fourth most expensive state for childcare in the U.S.
Tax credits such as the child tax credit and child and dependent care credit can help you save money on your federal taxes.

Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby

VP Harris unveils an economic plan targeting rising costs of housing, groceries, and raising kids, including a major expansion of the child tax credit.

California is one of most expensive states to have kids. Do you qualify for a tax credit?

California is the fourth most expensive state for childcare in the U.S.
Tax credits such as the child tax credit and child and dependent care credit can help you save money on your federal taxes.
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The Federal Child Tax Credit Allowed Some Parents to Go It Alone

The enhanced Child Tax Credit allowed low-income mothers to leave unwanted partners during the pandemic, positively impacting family stability and personal autonomy.

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The House approves a three-year expansion of the Child Tax Credit.
Ukraine's president and his military chief are at growing odds.
Some of the world's most popular musical artists may leave TikTok.

The Federal Child Tax Credit Allowed Some Parents to Go It Alone

The enhanced Child Tax Credit allowed low-income mothers to leave unwanted partners during the pandemic, positively impacting family stability and personal autonomy.

Morning news brief

The House approves a three-year expansion of the Child Tax Credit.
Ukraine's president and his military chief are at growing odds.
Some of the world's most popular musical artists may leave TikTok.
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JD Vance Repeats Anti-Family' Criticism of Democrats on Sunday Morning News Show Tour

Senator JD Vance, Republican VP nominee, reiterated views on Democrats, defended Trump's abortion policies, clarified past remarks, supported child tax credit, and missed a Senate vote.

JD Vance Slaps Back at Dave Portnoy After Barstool Founder Says Trump's VP Sounds Like a Moron'

Vance wants to tax Americans based on having children, receiving backlash from Barstool Sports founder.

Senate Rejects Bipartisan Tax Deal

Senate rejected bill restoring tax breaks and child tax credit due to Republican opposition, despite bipartisan support and potential benefits for businesses and parents.

Californians were hoping for two big tax breaks. Why aren't they getting them?

Expanded child tax credit and SALT deduction have faced delays in Congress, impacting potential savings for Californian residents.

California families could save thousands of dollars from proposed child tax break. Here's why

Biden's child tax credit plan could save California parents an average of $2,980.
ITEP estimates 8.1 million adults and 6.7 million children in California could benefit from the child tax credit.
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Minnesota's New Child Tax Credit Could Reduce Childhood Poverty by 33 Percent

Minnesota has implemented a new child tax credit program that provides up to $1,750 per child to qualifying households.
The credit is designed to help households with lower incomes the most, but also provides benefits to families with higher incomes based on the number of children in the household.

What's the State of Play in Child Tax Credit Negotiations? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Public policy can significantly impact financial stability for families.
Child tax credit initiatives can reduce poverty and improve economic outcomes.

Minnesota's New Child Tax Credit Could Reduce Childhood Poverty by 33 Percent

Minnesota has implemented a new child tax credit program that provides up to $1,750 per child to qualifying households.
The credit is designed to help households with lower incomes the most, but also provides benefits to families with higher incomes based on the number of children in the household.

What's the State of Play in Child Tax Credit Negotiations? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Public policy can significantly impact financial stability for families.
Child tax credit initiatives can reduce poverty and improve economic outcomes.
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House passes federal child tax credit expansion. The change could help low income Californians

Expansion of federal child tax credit benefits lower-income families in California.
The bill proposes making it easier for lower-income families to access and increases the amounts of child tax credit.
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Tlaib: Meta's Taxes Would Drop From 25 Percent to -2 Percent Under New Tax Bill

Progressive Rep. Rashida Tlaib opposes the bipartisan tax bill that gives tax cuts to corporations and the rich.
The bill also includes a partial revival of the expanded child tax credit, but lowers the total and imposes income limits for the poorest families.

A new expanded child tax credit would include families who need it most

The new tax bill expands the Child Tax Credit but does not include monthly payments.
The proposed child tax credit would benefit 16 million children, with more than 80% of children currently left out of the full credit receiving an increase.

Tlaib: Meta's Taxes Would Drop From 25 Percent to -2 Percent Under New Tax Bill

Progressive Rep. Rashida Tlaib opposes the bipartisan tax bill that gives tax cuts to corporations and the rich.
The bill also includes a partial revival of the expanded child tax credit, but lowers the total and imposes income limits for the poorest families.

A new expanded child tax credit would include families who need it most

The new tax bill expands the Child Tax Credit but does not include monthly payments.
The proposed child tax credit would benefit 16 million children, with more than 80% of children currently left out of the full credit receiving an increase.
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Bipartisan Tax Bill Offers Generous Corporate Tax Relief, Inadequate Poverty Aid

The Tax Relief Act includes provisions to partially reinstate Biden's expanded child tax credit and increase the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
The legislation also provides new deductions and tax claims for corporations, potentially amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars.

What's in the New Tax Deal?

Bipartisan tax legislation is being debated in Congress, offering an opportunity for both parties to claim wins.
The legislation aims to expand the child tax credit, making it more generous and refundable for qualifying families.

The Child Tax Credit deal is great, but it's not a solution to the childcare crisis

The proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit would help stabilize hardworking families and lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.
While the deal is a step in the right direction, it does not address the need for major Congressional action on childcare.

Expanded child tax credit would lift a half-million children out of poverty

The deal reached by congressional committee chairs would expand the federal child tax credit
The expansion is aimed at targeting lower-earning households and making the credit more equitable

What Congress' New Child Tax Credit Deal Could Mean for You

A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced a $78 billion deal to expand corporate tax breaks and the child tax credit.
The deal would revive the child tax credit from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, benefiting 15 million kids from low-income families.
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Martin Lewis issues warning to pensioners over deadline to claim 300 payment

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could miss out on a 301 payment from the government.The consumer champion shared the advice on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain, where Mr Lewis helps viewers navigate the cost of living crisis in his Wallet Wednesdays segment.He warned that around a million people have just over two weeks to access a Pension Credit benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions.

Over seven million households receive 301 DWP cost-of-living payment

More than seven million households across the UK will have received a 301 cost-of-living payment by the end of Wednesday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said.The DWP previously announced that eligible households receiving DWP means-tested benefits would receive their first 2023-24 payment between Tuesday April 25 and Wednesday 17 May.

7m households will have had 301 DWP cost-of-living payment by end of Wednesday

More than seven million households across the UK will have received a 301 cost-of-living payment by the end of Wednesday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said.The DWP previously announced that eligible households receiving DWP means-tested benefits would receive their first 2023-24 payment between Tuesday April 25 and Wednesday May 17.

Dates for new cost-of-living payment coming this spring announced by Government

Millions of households across the UK will receive a 301 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between April 25 and May 17.It is the first of three payments, totalling up to 900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as universal credit or pension credit, in 2023/24.

Mother of disabled child feels Government has turned its back on most vulnerable

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The mother of a disabled child whose energy bill almost quadrupled in a year said she feels the Government is turning its back on the most vulnerable families.

How To File Taxes If You Got Divorced This Year

Whether a surprise or a long time coming, the dissolution of marriage changes every aspect of your life - including how you file your taxes.If you got divorced in 2022, everything from your filing status ( you filled out a new W-4, right?) to how you claim dependents needs to be adjusted.What's more, you'll have things like child support, alimony payments, and division of assets to account for as well.

Martin Lewis issues warning to pensioners over deadline to claim 300 payment

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could miss out on a 301 payment from the government.The consumer champion shared the advice on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain, where Mr Lewis helps viewers navigate the cost of living crisis in his Wallet Wednesdays segment.He warned that around a million people have just over two weeks to access a Pension Credit benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions.

Over seven million households receive 301 DWP cost-of-living payment

More than seven million households across the UK will have received a 301 cost-of-living payment by the end of Wednesday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said.The DWP previously announced that eligible households receiving DWP means-tested benefits would receive their first 2023-24 payment between Tuesday April 25 and Wednesday 17 May.

7m households will have had 301 DWP cost-of-living payment by end of Wednesday

More than seven million households across the UK will have received a 301 cost-of-living payment by the end of Wednesday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said.The DWP previously announced that eligible households receiving DWP means-tested benefits would receive their first 2023-24 payment between Tuesday April 25 and Wednesday May 17.

Dates for new cost-of-living payment coming this spring announced by Government

Millions of households across the UK will receive a 301 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between April 25 and May 17.It is the first of three payments, totalling up to 900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as universal credit or pension credit, in 2023/24.

Mother of disabled child feels Government has turned its back on most vulnerable

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The mother of a disabled child whose energy bill almost quadrupled in a year said she feels the Government is turning its back on the most vulnerable families.

How To File Taxes If You Got Divorced This Year

Whether a surprise or a long time coming, the dissolution of marriage changes every aspect of your life - including how you file your taxes.If you got divorced in 2022, everything from your filing status ( you filled out a new W-4, right?) to how you claim dependents needs to be adjusted.What's more, you'll have things like child support, alimony payments, and division of assets to account for as well.
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Inequality starts before birth so child benefits should too | Mary Reader

By the time children start school in the UK, those from low-income backgrounds are already an average of four months behind their peers in terms of educational development.The gap only widens from there.By the end of primary school, it's nine months.By the time they take their GCSEs, 18 months.Inequality grows exponentially throughout childhood, gaining momentum with every year a child gets older.

The Week in Business: Fox News Anchors' Private Messages

Credit...Giulio Bonasera New documents released last week revealed the disconnect between the Fox News anchors' privately held opinions and those they espoused publicly and shared with millions of viewers on their television programs.In particular, Tucker Carlson's views on Donald J. Trump and the outcome of the 2020 presidential race have been shown to contrast sharply with the messaging of his show, which supported Mr. Trump and promoted his unfounded belief that the election had been stolen.

Millions of Britons to get 1,350 cost of living support

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Over eight million Britons eligible for means-tested benefits will receive 900 from spring 2023 as part of the latest cost of living support announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt during November's Autumn Statement.

Who will receive the new 900 cost of living payment and when will it be paid?

Over eight million Britons eligible for means-tested benefits will receive 900 from spring 2023 as part of the latest cost of living support announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt during November's Autumn Statement.According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the money will go direct to bank accounts in three instalments over the course of the financial year for anyone claiming any of the following state benefits: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Pension Credit.

Who will receive the new 900 cost of living payment and when will it be paid?

Over eight million Britons eligible for means-tested benefits will receive 900 from spring 2023 as part of the latest cost of living support announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt during November's Autumn Statement.According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the money will go direct to bank accounts in three instalments over the course of the financial year for anyone claiming any of the following state benefits: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Pension Credit.

Inequality starts before birth so child benefits should too | Mary Reader

By the time children start school in the UK, those from low-income backgrounds are already an average of four months behind their peers in terms of educational development.The gap only widens from there.By the end of primary school, it's nine months.By the time they take their GCSEs, 18 months.Inequality grows exponentially throughout childhood, gaining momentum with every year a child gets older.

The Week in Business: Fox News Anchors' Private Messages

Credit...Giulio Bonasera New documents released last week revealed the disconnect between the Fox News anchors' privately held opinions and those they espoused publicly and shared with millions of viewers on their television programs.In particular, Tucker Carlson's views on Donald J. Trump and the outcome of the 2020 presidential race have been shown to contrast sharply with the messaging of his show, which supported Mr. Trump and promoted his unfounded belief that the election had been stolen.

Millions of Britons to get 1,350 cost of living support

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Over eight million Britons eligible for means-tested benefits will receive 900 from spring 2023 as part of the latest cost of living support announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt during November's Autumn Statement.

Who will receive the new 900 cost of living payment and when will it be paid?

Over eight million Britons eligible for means-tested benefits will receive 900 from spring 2023 as part of the latest cost of living support announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt during November's Autumn Statement.According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the money will go direct to bank accounts in three instalments over the course of the financial year for anyone claiming any of the following state benefits: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Pension Credit.

Who will receive the new 900 cost of living payment and when will it be paid?

Over eight million Britons eligible for means-tested benefits will receive 900 from spring 2023 as part of the latest cost of living support announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt during November's Autumn Statement.According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the money will go direct to bank accounts in three instalments over the course of the financial year for anyone claiming any of the following state benefits: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Pension Credit.
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Biden signs $1.7 trillion government spending bill into law

President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion federal spending bill that includes a number of administration priorities and officially avoids a government shutdown, ending what he called a year of historic progress.It'll invest in medical research, safety, veteran health care, disaster recovery, (Violence Against Women Act) funding  and gets crucial assistance to Ukraine, Biden wrote in a tweet.

The House Passed a $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill This Week. Here's What's in It

Congress passed an extensive $1.7 trillion spending bill this weeknarrowly avoiding a government shutdownthat will fund the government through next fall and deliver an additional $45 billion to the war effort in Ukraine if President Biden gives the bill his seal of approval.Most Republicans voted against the legislation in the House, but nine broke ranks to deliver Democrats just enough votes to pass the bill on Friday after the Senate passed it with bipartisan approval 68-29 on Thursday.

What Parents Should Know About Child Tax Credit Predictions For 2023

As the year comes to a close, a spending bill to fund the government - and potentially reinstate the lapsed Child Tax Credit for 2023 - is in peril.Despite a huge push by Democrats to come to a compromise to rejuvenate the wildly popular Expanded Child Tax Credit, it appears that the plan, which lifted four million children out of poverty when it was in place, will not be included in this spending package.

McConnell Celebrates Government Funding Package That Excludes Child Tax Credit

McConnell touted the fact that the omnibus contains more money for the military than non-military domestic priorities.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell participates in a Pop-Up Conversation with Punchbowl News at the AT&T Forum on March 31, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell celebrated what he called a win for the GOP as lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a sprawling government funding package that includes $858 billion in military spending and leaves out a Child Tax Credit expansion that Democrats and progressive advocates demanded.

GOP Blocks Funding to Cut Child Poverty After Approving $858 Billion for Defense

The GOP is refusing to negotiate on reviving the expanded Child Tax Credit, which cut child poverty by over 40 percent.Republican Sen. Mike Crapo testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill on December 1, 2020, in Washington, D.C. Al Drago-Pool / Getty Images Congressional Republicans happily teamed up with Democrats this month to authorize $858 billion in military spending for the next fiscal year, but the GOP is refusing to even consider proposals to revive the Child Tax Credit expansion that lifted millions of kids out of poverty last year - even though bringing the program back would cost a fraction of the Pentagon outlay.

Opinion | What I'm Thinking About at the End of 2022

Produced by The Ezra Klein Show' As 2022 comes to a close, we decided to invite listeners to send in questions for an ask-me-anything episode.And boy, did you all deliver.We received hundreds of fantastic questions, and my column editor, Aaron Retica, joined me to ask some of them.Is equality of opportunity preferable to equality of outcomes?

Biden signs $1.7 trillion government spending bill into law

President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion federal spending bill that includes a number of administration priorities and officially avoids a government shutdown, ending what he called a year of historic progress.It'll invest in medical research, safety, veteran health care, disaster recovery, (Violence Against Women Act) funding  and gets crucial assistance to Ukraine, Biden wrote in a tweet.

The House Passed a $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill This Week. Here's What's in It

Congress passed an extensive $1.7 trillion spending bill this weeknarrowly avoiding a government shutdownthat will fund the government through next fall and deliver an additional $45 billion to the war effort in Ukraine if President Biden gives the bill his seal of approval.Most Republicans voted against the legislation in the House, but nine broke ranks to deliver Democrats just enough votes to pass the bill on Friday after the Senate passed it with bipartisan approval 68-29 on Thursday.

What Parents Should Know About Child Tax Credit Predictions For 2023

As the year comes to a close, a spending bill to fund the government - and potentially reinstate the lapsed Child Tax Credit for 2023 - is in peril.Despite a huge push by Democrats to come to a compromise to rejuvenate the wildly popular Expanded Child Tax Credit, it appears that the plan, which lifted four million children out of poverty when it was in place, will not be included in this spending package.

McConnell Celebrates Government Funding Package That Excludes Child Tax Credit

McConnell touted the fact that the omnibus contains more money for the military than non-military domestic priorities.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell participates in a Pop-Up Conversation with Punchbowl News at the AT&T Forum on March 31, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell celebrated what he called a win for the GOP as lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a sprawling government funding package that includes $858 billion in military spending and leaves out a Child Tax Credit expansion that Democrats and progressive advocates demanded.

GOP Blocks Funding to Cut Child Poverty After Approving $858 Billion for Defense

The GOP is refusing to negotiate on reviving the expanded Child Tax Credit, which cut child poverty by over 40 percent.Republican Sen. Mike Crapo testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill on December 1, 2020, in Washington, D.C. Al Drago-Pool / Getty Images Congressional Republicans happily teamed up with Democrats this month to authorize $858 billion in military spending for the next fiscal year, but the GOP is refusing to even consider proposals to revive the Child Tax Credit expansion that lifted millions of kids out of poverty last year - even though bringing the program back would cost a fraction of the Pentagon outlay.

Opinion | What I'm Thinking About at the End of 2022

Produced by The Ezra Klein Show' As 2022 comes to a close, we decided to invite listeners to send in questions for an ask-me-anything episode.And boy, did you all deliver.We received hundreds of fantastic questions, and my column editor, Aaron Retica, joined me to ask some of them.Is equality of opportunity preferable to equality of outcomes?
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The House Passed a $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill This Week. Here's What's in It

The bill allocates over $850 billion for military spending and almost $773 billion for domestic programs, like education, healthcare and affordable housing.

Opinion: Kids keep getting sick, but U.S. still has no paid parental leave policy

If you're a parent with a young child, odds are that your child is or has recently been sick, sending you and your partner scrambling to figure out who will miss work again to stay home.My kids have been sick off-and-on since the weekend after preschool orientation.My 4-year-old visited her classroom on a Friday morning.

300 Orgs Push For Child Tax Credit To Be Back. The Pressure Could Work

On December 8, nearly 300 organizations representing advocates in education, child health, education, and other areas, called on the United States Senate and House of Representatives to prioritize the needs of children and pass a child tax credit for 2023.In an open letter, the organizations urged the lawmakers to renew the expanded Child Tax Credit that gave qualifying parents hundreds of dollars a month per kid from mid-2021 to the end of last year.
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