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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

04/17/15

By repealing the estate tax, the House is giving millions to the wealthy and adding billions to the deficit, instead of helping those who need it most.

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Lecia Imbery

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

04/17/15

This year, thank to the Child and Dependent Care Credit, I saved $400. How far can $400 go? For my family, it equals to one week of mortgage, or two weeks of groceries, or five weeks of gasoline. It may not sound much, but is indeed very helpful. Coincidentally (and unfortunately), I had an accident just a couple of weeks ago. I was hit from behind by an unlicensed driver. My 22-month-old was in the car when the accident happened. Since the other party was not licensed nor insured, I had to pay for the damage with my own insurance. I have a $500 collision deductible and the $400 child care credit kicked in just in time to help me fix my car and replace my baby’s infant car seat.

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To-wen Tseng

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Family Economic Security

04/16/15

Yesterday my son and I went for a bike ride to the park and decided to swing by the grocery store on our way home to pick up a few things. When we went to check out I realized that I didn't bring my wallet to the park. We put back our groceries and my son was laughing about how it was his first...

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Charlie Rose

Food!

04/16/15

This week's tweetchat is one I am looking forward to! From supermarket shopping to healthy meals ideas, it's sure to be lively. Even better, it will be conducted in English and Spanish. So, please feel free to join in whichever language you feel most comfortable in. Join #FoodFri on Friday, April...

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Migdalia Rivera

Families & The Federal Budget Politics & Policy

04/15/15

Today is Tax Day, and millions of Americans are trying to get their taxes doen before the deadline. As you send in that check to the IRS or eagerly await your tax refund, have you stopped to think about what the federal government is doing with that money? Many Americans don’t, and for good reason...

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Jasmine Tucker

Family Economic Security

04/15/15

Today is Tax Day! This is the perfect opportunity to remind Congress to support and strengthen tax breaks for working families, not just wealthy corporations. Write Congress today and tell them to support the EITC and Child Tax Credit.

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Elyssa Schmier

Food!

04/15/15

Walking through a farmer’s market, I’m captivated by what I see. Mothers (and fathers!) push carriages, and hold toddlers’ hands, as they walk between a kaleidoscope of fruits and vegetables. I watch as the children munch on bananas, watermelon and mangos. “This is how it should be,” I think...

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Migdalia Rivera

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

04/14/15

This week, the House will vote on a measure to repeal the estate tax, which would shower the wealthiest 0.2 percent of estates in the country with an average tax cut of $2.5 million. Meanwhile, the House has already passed a budget proposal that would convert the nation’s bedrock nutrition...

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Melissa Boteach

Environmental Health Politics & Policy

04/14/15

My apartment in central Denver is charming, slightly overpriced, and within walking distance of shops, parks, and... chemical facilities. I wasn't expecting that. I'm also not unique. Over 100 million Americans live around dangerous chemical plants and refineries. We live, work, play, and go to...

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Anya Vanecek

Family Economic Security

04/14/15

Tax Day is April 15th and millions of families around the country are depending on the tax break they receive through the EITC to pay for things like car repairs, mortgage payments, medicine for their children, and clothes. Listen to these 3 moms on why the EITC is so important.

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Elyssa Schmier