The child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022 as Covid-era aid programs expired, erasing major economic gains for the poorest Americans.

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    10 months ago

    The programs in question were incredibly effective at ending child poverty in the US. Their ending will increase child poverty.

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      10 months ago

      Sure, but my point is that the article title is burying the lede by not pointing that out in the title. There’s also like 4 articles posted that specific detail already.

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        10 months ago

        It’s already a long ass title. How much are they suppose to fit in there?

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          10 months ago

          There’s several other posts from other news articles that just get to the point and are less click-baity.

          “Child poverty increases sharply after tax credit expiration” (PBS)
          “Many Americans facing hardship as benefits created during COVID-19 end” (PBS)
          “US Child poverty jumped and income declined in 2022 as COVID benefits expired” (modified slightly from the AP title)