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How a $2 trillion plan could transform the social safety net

How a $2 trillion plan could transform the social safety net

FromApple News Today


How a $2 trillion plan could transform the social safety net

FromApple News Today

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

House Democrats passed President Biden’s $2 trillion spending plan to revamp the country’s health-care, climate policy, education, and tax laws. The Washington Post breaks it down.
 
Vox reports that more than 140,000 kids have lost a caregiver during the pandemic. Experts worry that the loss, combined with interruptions to social support systems, will result in a generation of traumatized children. 
 
The U.S. has millions more job openings than people looking for work. The CEO of the world’s biggest job portal tells Fortune why he thinks killing the résumé could help address the issue. 
 
We’re bombarded by notifications all day long — and it’s likely making us much less productive. The Wall Street Journal offers tips on how to regain control.
Released:
Nov 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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