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Breaking down Biden's plans to invest in low income families

Why this economist is 'giddy' about Biden's plans to invest in low income families

04/28/2021

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Breaking down Biden's plans to invest in low income families

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Why this economist is 'giddy' about Biden's plans to invest in low income families

One of the major themes from President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday will be plans to substantially expand programs affecting children, families and reducing poverty. Amna Nawaz dives into those proposals and the questions around them with Melissa Kearney, an economist at the University of Maryland, and director of The Aspen Institute Economic Strategy Group.

04/28/2021

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