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The American Rescue Plan lifted 4 million children out of poverty. This legislation didnt simply make life a little easier for some Americans. It saved lives.
Romney has given Democrats their best hope of resurrecting the enhanced child tax credit.
New research adds to a growing pile of evidence the policy made life easier for parents.
New research suggests good policy reducing child poverty might also be good politics.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
In December, the child tax credit lifted nearly 4 million children out of poverty. If it had been extended through 2022, it would have cut child poverty nearly in half.
A new study shows child poverty increased 40% in January after the monthly payments lapsed because of congressional inaction.
The monthly child tax credit payments have stopped, but parents can still receive as much as $1,800 per child as a tax refund.
They urged Sen. Joe Manchin to back the credit, which he has refused to do.
Democrats are taking tiny steps toward a compromise on a key part of the stalled Build Back Better Act.
More than 36 million families have been left hanging after receiving a monthly child allowance in the second half of 2021.
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