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WASHINGTON — If you raised children during the pandemic, you probably remember something remarkable: getting checks in the mail, every month, from the federal government.
The bipartisan program lifted 4 million children out of poverty and decreased food insecurity. But as the pandemic receded, so did its chances of survival.
The bipartisan program lifted 4 million children out of poverty and decreased food insecurity. But as the pandemic receded, so did its chances of survival.
The policy's demise has confounded policy experts, who point to ample evidence that the increased benefit helped close gaps in the existing child tax credit.
Almost two-thirds of Republican and conservative-leaning voters would prefer the GOP nominate someone other than former President Donald Trump for president in 2024 even though they like his policies, according to the findings of a new survey.