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Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care
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Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care
This storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave.
The ARP Helps New Hampshire Parents Afford Transportation to Work
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The ARP Helps New Hampshire Parents Afford Transportation to Work
A New Hampshire mother uses American Rescue Plan stimulus checks to afford transportation to work.
New Hampshire Parents Use the Child Tax Credit To Save on Child Care Costs
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New Hampshire Parents Use the Child Tax Credit To Save on Child Care Costs
After spending tens of thousands of dollars on child care, a New Hampshire mom explains how the expanded child tax credit helped her afford child care costs.
The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses
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The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses
Faced with high child care costs, a Nevada mother and minister opened a child care center with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Child Tax Credit Helps Georgia Families Weather Emergencies
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Child Tax Credit Helps Georgia Families Weather Emergencies
The expanded child tax credit came right on time to help a Georgia mother of four avoid homelessness.
Without Child Tax Credit, Some Georgia Parents Must Leave Workforce To Care for Their Children
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Without Child Tax Credit, Some Georgia Parents Must Leave Workforce To Care for Their Children
Forced out of the workforce due to high child care costs, a new mother in Georgia used the expanded child tax credit to make ends meet.
Indigenous Families Have Used the Child Tax Credit To Afford Internet and Health Care
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Indigenous Families Have Used the Child Tax Credit To Afford Internet and Health Care
An Indigenous Arizona mother rations insulin without the expanded child tax credit.
Arizona Parents Struggle To Afford Medication for Their Children Affected by COVID-19
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Arizona Parents Struggle To Afford Medication for Their Children Affected by COVID-19
A front-line health care worker and mother watched her son develop Type 1 diabetes following a recent COVID-19 infection and urges insulin price reform.
Lack of Comprehensive Paid Leave Harms Arizona Families
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Lack of Comprehensive Paid Leave Harms Arizona Families
A lack of paid leave forces a working Arizona mom to sacrifice her income in order to take her son to the doctor.
How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Parents Afford Rent
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How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Parents Afford Rent
An Arizonan mother of three relied on the expanded child tax credit to afford increasing housing costs with stagnating wages.
How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Residents Afford Child Care
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How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Residents Afford Child Care
An Arizona mother describes the struggle to afford child care and preschool costs for her 3-year-old daughter.
What’s the Point? Americans’ Views on Inflation
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What’s the Point? Americans’ Views on Inflation
On inflation, voters want child care support to help get people back to work—but strongly object to a rise in unemployment to lower costs.
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
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Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Strengthening Health
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Strengthening Health
We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All
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Building an Economy for All
Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.