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Trump suggests states raise taxes to pay for child care, says federal government can’t afford it

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Trump suggests states raise taxes to pay for child care, says federal government can’t afford it

President Trump said Wednesday states should raise taxes to pay for day care, arguing that the federal government cannot afford to fund child care for all 50 states.  The federal government spends around $30 billion per year on child care. “The United States can’t take care of day care. That has to be up to…

Originally reported by The Hill