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How does the Expanded Child Tax Credit for College Age Dependents Work?
The expanded child tax credit was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act earlier this year and authorized a series of payments for American families with children. The first payments were made in July, more followed in August and…
UPDATE 1-Central European leaders say migration is not the solution to population decline
Central European leaders on Thursday signed a joint statement saying immigration should not be the answer to the European Union's falling birth rate, while calling on the bloc to keep family policy under national jurisdiction.The…
It’s not too late: Georgian families can still receive their checks
Key points to remember:
About 159,000 Georgian children live in families at risk of not benefiting from the extended Child Tax Credit (CTC) and other economic assistance payments.
October 15 is the deadline to file taxes or complete an…
What do welfare reform and pandemic stimulus have in common?
When the welfare system was overhauled 25 years ago, many experts predicted it would devastate families, especially those headed by single mothers. But data on what households are able to buy, including details of their housing and…
Noor Mukadam Killing galvanizes the online movement
The murder of a 27-year-old woman in Islamabad in July sparked unprecedented fury in Pakistan which has not ceased. Noor Mukadam was the daughter of a former diplomat and the man suspected of killing her, Zahir Jaffer, is the son of…
Development studies
In Pakistan, many public and private universities have established development studies departments. There may be different views on their courses and programs. As a development practitioner, I have a new perspective that is ingrained…
Has the expansion of Medicaid improved control of diabetes and hypertension?
Share on PinterestNew study assesses benefits of expanded Medicaid eligibility. Joe_Potato / Getty ImagesIn the United States, since the expansion of Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some states have opted and…
FIRST & 42 Forum: Meet Don Cooney
To help members of our community make informed choices in the upcoming election on November 2, 2021, we've asked candidates running for important local seats to participate in our Candidates Forum to help you get to know them better.…
House Democrats Afraid to Tax Billionaires – Costly Mistake | Robert reich
This week, House Democrats released their tax hike proposals to fund Joe Biden's $ 3.5 billion social policy plan.The biggest surprise: They haven't tackled the massive accumulations of wealth at the top - making up the biggest chunk of the…
Top small towns benefiting from remote workers; How to finance a $ 3.5 trillion social policy plan
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