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US government shutdown: WIC, a program that feeds and provides medical help to 7 million mothers and children, could run out of funds in days

Tech Insider : Politics
A government shutdown puts the health of millions of children at risk.
A government shutdown puts the health of millions of children at risk.

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There's been a spike in Americans skipping meals since the end of pandemic-era benefits

Tech Insider : Economy
Emergency SNAP benefits are ending as half of US children do not consume vegetables on a daily basis.
Emergency SNAP benefits ended over six months ago, and millions of Americans are still struggling.

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Republicans want to cut food assistance for 5 million low-income babies and parents

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
Mother nursery feeding bottle of formula milk to newborn baby in bed suffering from post natal depression

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Low-wage parents can help their kids avoid poverty for decades if they get this one tax credit

Tech Insider : Economy
A photo of a young mother working on her taxes with an infant beside her in a high-chair.
The earned income tax credit was established in 1975 to offset Social Security taxes and surging inflation.

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