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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.
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.
WASHINGTON — 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 lifeline to daycare providers expires,
At the end of the month, some $24 billion in government aid for child-care providers will run out, threatening the spots for 3.2 million children. The upheaval may force parents, especially women, to reduce work hours.
The clock is set to run out at the end of September