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House Education and Labor Committee Markup of Build Back Better Act Provisions Spotlights the Role of Child Care and Preschool in Rebuilding the American Economy

September 14, 2021

Last week, the House Committee on Education and Labor held a markup on its portion of the Build Back Better Act, which includes significant investments to make high-quality child care …

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125+ Economists and Public Policy Scholars Call for Comprehensive Investments in Child Care and Preschool from Congress

September 14, 2021

This morning, the Center for American Progress (CAP) released an open letter signed by more than 125 economists and public policy scholars urging that long-overdue, comprehensive investments in affordable, quality …

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Build Back Better Act: Child Care and Preschool in the House Education and Labor Committee Package

September 14, 2021

As part of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda with proposals to create jobs, cut taxes, and lower costs for working families, the House and Senate are considering the Build …

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House Education and Labor Committee Passes Build Back Better Act Provisions with Historic, Long-Overdue Child Care & Preschool Investments

September 10, 2021

WASHINGTON – Moments ago, the House Committee on Education and Labor voted to advance a package of legislative proposals – its portion of the Build Back Better Act – which …

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Child Care Aware of America Shares Summer Update on How States are Spending Federal Relief Funds

September 10, 2021

Recently, Child Care Aware of America released “Federal Relief Funds: State Progress, Summer 2021,” an update on how states plan to use Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act …

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9/11: Twenty Years Ago, Brave Early Childhood Educators Saved These Children’s Lives

September 10, 2021

Twenty hears have passed since the tragic day that changed America forever. FFYF honors the memories of those lost on 9/11, and we celebrate the brave first responders who raced …

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Supporting Prenatal-to-Three with Federal Relief Funds Planning Resource

August 27, 2021

The BUILD Initiative, in collaboration with EducationCounsel, Center for Law and Social Policy, Georgetown Center for Children and Families, and Linchpin Strategies, released Supporting Prenatal-to-Three with Federal Relief Funds, a …

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House of Representatives Advances Budget Resolution to Make Significant Investments in Child Care and Preschool

August 24, 2021

WASHINGTON — Today, the House passed legislation providing instructions and establishing overall funding levels to guide lawmakers as they craft an upcoming budget reconciliation package aimed at addressing the needs …

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White House Economic Brief Details Projected Cost Savings from Build Back Better Agenda, Including Child Care & Preschool Proposal

August 17, 2021

The White House Council of Economic Advisers and Office of Management and Budget released “The Cost of Living in America: Helping Families Move Ahead,” an issue brief that examines long-term …

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Vice President Kamala Harris Meets with Business Leaders on Building Back Better with Child Care

August 12, 2021

On Thursday afternoon, Vice President Harris met with business leaders from a variety of industries to discuss the need for long-term investments in early learning and care. This conversation is …

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Moody’s Report: “Especially Strong Employment Effects” from Federal Support for Child Care

August 12, 2021

A new report from Moody’s Analytics — the renowned global financial firm, which provides economic research regarding risk, performance and financial modeling — examined the elements of President Biden’s Build …

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