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Will the U.S. continue to enrich those whose wealth is already unimaginable, or will Congress invest in the care families need in order to work?
The new Republican-dominated Congress has already begun preparations for debating new tax legislation, and Martresa’s story illuminates what’s at stake. These conditions, ranging from indignity to disaster, are the direct result of policy choices that ignore the economic realities of working people in America. When the 2017 tax law slashed rates for corporations and the ultra-wealthy, itthat could have funded guaranteed paid leave and affordable care for children, seniors and people with disabilities. These cuts will be expiring, presenting us with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape our priorities toward care.
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