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A6: In 2019, the EITC boosted the incomes of 9M women of color, who disproportionately benefit from the tax credit since POC are far likelier to work in low-paid jobs, work part-time & have lower wages within a given job. #SolvingCOVIDCrisis
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A6b: These trends reflect the legacy of severe discrimination & structural barriers to opportunity. The EITC & CTC push back against racial income disparities by reducing #poverty & raising the incomes of families in low-paying jobs. #SolvingCOVIDCrisis
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A6c: The jobs that would most benefit from a fully available CTC are dominated by women of color, such as health care, retail, & food service. The current crisis has made it clear how essential this work is, though often done for low pay & few benefits. #SolvingCOVIDCrisis
A2a: The economic fallout from #COVID19 is severe & causing substantial hardship. Alarming numbers of families, particularly families of color & lower-income families, are having difficulty affording food, paying rent, & buying other necessities. #SolvingCOVIDCrisis
A2b: We know there are proven policies that can help people both in the short- & long-term: extending #unemployment benefits, increasing #SNAP benefits, & providing federal aid to states & localities. #SolvingCOVIDcrisis
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A2b: McConnell has called for significantly limiting the next #COVIDrelief package in size & scope instead of providing families & states the relief they need. Reopenings have failed as a strategy to bolster finances, & it can’t justify a federal retreat.
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