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The IRS Targets Black Taxpayers, Researchers May Have Uncovered Why
A new study finds that Black taxpayers are audited by the IRS at least 3x the rate of non-Black taxpayers, the reason has nothing to do with tax fraud rates.
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Manchin Finally Signs onto Democrat’s Agenda, But is it Enough?
Sen. Joe Manchin’s decision to sign on to the anti-Inflation bill is a good sign for Democrats, but what about all the other policies he crushed?
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Pandemic hits Black Women The Hardest, Here’s Why.
Experts explain why pandemic relief policies are still very necessary for Black women’s recovery
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Urban League: Failing to Expand Pandemic Protections is a Setback For Black Families
The Failure to Pass Build Back Better is a major loss for Black Americans, says the Urban League’s President.
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Extending the Child Tax Credit Needs To Be A Congressional Priority in 2022
The credit that reached 61 million children in December and cut child poverty by 30% remains in limbo after its expiration.
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Concerns Grow That Monthly Checks for Child Aid Won’t Reach the Poorest Families Who Need It Most
Throughout the pandemic, families in need of food assistance have received monthly payments to help cover the cost of food for children who faced greater food insecurity as a result of remote schooling making it harder to get free school meals. While those payments were extended to at least the end of the year as…
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Democrats Plan to Go After Child Poverty With $3,000 Payment Per Child Under COVID Relief Package
Democrats are using the opportunity presented by President Biden’s economic relief package to propose legislation that could further end the financial struggles experienced by families with children. The Washington Post first reported on the bill, led by Rep. Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.), which is set to be unveiled today. If passed, the measure would expand…
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