The child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022 as Covid-era aid programs expired, erasing major economic gains for the poorest Americans.

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      1 year ago

      There’s several other posts from other news articles that just get to the point and are less click-baity.

      “Child poverty increases sharply after tax credit expiration” (PBS)
      “Many Americans facing hardship as benefits created during COVID-19 end” (PBS)
      “US Child poverty jumped and income declined in 2022 as COVID benefits expired” (modified slightly from the AP title)