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President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 relief plan is expanding the child tax credit. Experts say it could cut child poverty in the U.S. nearly in half. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist spoke with families in Ohio in desperate need of relief.

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[terseandtiny]

Why don't they ever think to reduce prices of rent, medical/dental care and healthy food.

[geemcgraff]

To many people in this country stop having kids. It the kids who will suffer in the long run.

[thorsfan]

I’m a single parent of one child, I understand how hard it’s been... but I’d think twice before having another baby. It’s just common sense.

[youmang]

They're gonna give you $300 bucks and now pay folks who crossed illegally half a million. I'd like to hear how jamari did in high school and what his choices have been BEFORE putting himself in this situation

[skatemetal]

In Canada anyone that has a child gets 600$ monthly per child. Also if your out of work because of covid you get 2000$ a month since march last year.

[SA-xtgd]

This guy is a real man, taking care of his pregnant wife, kid AND sick mom.

[jarrodbarkley]

Why is she pregnant if theyre in financial trouble??

[marshamercer]

Well I have said it before. Reduce the house an senate Republicans pay to 7.25 a hour and no over time pay.

[Lady.Luck.]

I think it's immoral to get pregnant while on welfare

[we_arenot_amused]

This monthly payment has been made in Canada for generations.

[tonypitsacota]

Probably needs to be said: "BABIES ARE EXPENSIVE. THINK...."

[sooz]

I think just about everyone is struggling right now, some much worse than others. As a Mother of 4 grown sons I remember the struggle for food, clothes, medical and dental care, school supplies and more seemed neverending and insurmountable.

[alexquevedo]

There's people with kids who only work like one month in a entire year. And they get like $10, 000 at tax season. That is a scam to the system

[corruptfaith]

One of the problems is that we generalize everything. For instance having a poverty rating the same for every state. The highest "poverty" rates are in red states, but the lowest cost of living is also red states. 26k in Mississippi goes alot further than 26k in Seattle or LA. Each state should be addressed differently and shouldn't be treated the same on a federal level.

[dhoward]

If you are having trouble supporting a family with one child, why would you bring a second child into that situation? I'm totally dumbfounded! Perhaps the child tax initiatives should include free birth control.

[taraaliyeva]

Where are those so called "PRO LIFE" when children need Shelter, Food, Clothes and HEALTH CARE. I thought children were a LIFE or was I wrong ???

[swagon]

Well alot of people in America be thinking, did I Vote the wrong person... Well you can answer that your self...

[duvine]

Imagine being paid a livable wages to all especially poor people. With less taxes instead of depending like half a century ago; sadly no as this has eroded the middle class. Once a man was able to afford a house, transport & a family only two generations ago; the is not working.

[unogazzy]

How much is the larger lump sum per child?

Either way. I'm smelling a tax raise coming.

[Notallwhowanderarelost]

Perhaps everyone should stroll on over to Dave Ramsey’s page for some ideas