The most striking proposals were for the elimination of medical debt for millions of Americans; the “first-ever” ban on price gouging for groceries and food; a cap on prescription drug costs; a $25,000 subsidy for first-time home buyers; and a child tax credit that would provide $6,000 per child to families for the first year of a baby’s life.

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    I’m about to have twins this December. She better get cracking. I’ma be pissed if we miss the start date for this program.

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      4 months ago

      I raised my kids to college without it. If I didn’t get it …… I hope you do!

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        100% agree. Definitely should be here for everyone. I’m definitely going to miss the cutoff date for sure, but that’s fine.

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      Sorry, voting is in November, but as we remember from Trump’s previous coup attempt, the electee doesn’t become the new President until January.

      May both of your babies be healthy and happy.

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        It’d be awesome if she could do it as VP right now…but yeah, nothing coming about till early 2025. Bummer. Not sure how I forgot that…

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          Pregnancy brain is a thing. A lot of vital nutrients are going elsewhere. And you have a lot of planning and worrying to do.