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The GOP’s latest effort to slash food aid for millions was blocked by Congress’s recent deal, but the battle isn’t over.

When I was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 34, all I wanted was to be a mom.

Here is how the latest Congressional Tax Plan aims to significantly increase child tax credit benefits, offering substantial financial relief to families across the nation.

"Child poverty is a problem. Corporations paying too much in taxes is not," said one analyst.

One analysis said bipartisan deal in Congress would boost the tax credit for 16 million children, lifting some out of poverty.

Food banks finding themselves between a rock and a hard place as donations are plummeting amid surging demand

Despite the ever-increasing need and demand in the US, donations to food banks have unfortunately experienced a decline. This can be attributed to the challenging financial situation faced by many Americans, who find themselves less able to donate due to inflation and skyrocketing food and grocery prices.

A crisis is unfolding for American families. Last month, new census numbers revealed that the number of children in poverty more than doubled last year, from 4 million to 9 million. And

The historic labor force gains U.S. women have made in recent months are at risk of stalling or even reversing as a pandemic-era American Rescue Plan Act lifeline to day care providers expires, with more than 70,000 child-care programs estimated to be in danger of closing.

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