After the pandemic struck, about 45 percent of mothers living with their children were not actively working.
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Child tax credit expansion sets up showdown with Republicans
Families earning less than $75,000 will receive monthly installments of up to $3,600 annually per child under the American Rescue Plan.
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U.S. offers residency to Venezuelans and will review sanctions
President Biden’s administration would allow about 320,000 Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse to live and work in the U.S. for 18 months.
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Tesla plugging secret mega-battery into Texas grid
The utility-scale battery outside Houston will connect to the same grid that faltered in February’s freeze.
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Yellen plays down inflation fears, pushes for relief bill
The treasury secretary also said the legislation will help the U.S. return to ‘full employment’ by 2022.
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Explosive Harry, Meghan interview reverberates worldwide
The implications of the interview with Oprah Winfrey are only beginning to be understood.
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With virus aid in sight, Democrats debate filibuster changes
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says the filibuster ‘maybe has to be more painful.’
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Biden marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing voting rights order
The bill includes restricting partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts and expanding access to voter registration.
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Workers worry about safety, stress as states ease mask rules
Many essential workers are still not eligible to get a vaccine in states lifting mandates.
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Calls grow for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment allegations
However, the New York governor – who is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment – said at a press conference Sunday that it would be ‘anti-democratic’ for him to step down.