The National Parents Union and Moms First, two nonprofits focused on family issues, petitioned CNN to ask the question, delivering over 13,000 signatures to a producer the day before the debate. Tonight, @CNN has the opportunity to address the concerns of over 13,000 moms, advocates, & allies who want child care prioritized at the presidential debate. This is our moment — and we deserve to know how our leaders plan to combat the child care crisis. In 2018, Congress passed a $2.4 billion increase in annual funding for child care — the largest-ever. His 2017 tax cut package also doubled the child tax credit to $2,000.

Source: New York Times July 01, 2024 18:48 UTC