Is it affordable to raise children in America? | Voter Voices

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How much does cost-of-living factor into the decision to have a child — and is government policy helping families? Voters we spoke to named federal and local programs that make them optimistic, but overwhelmingly, many of these conversations turned to concerns over affordability in general. With cost of living outpacing average wage gains over the last year, parents are feeling a pinch and young p…

How much does cost-of-living factor into the decision to have a child — and is government policy helping families? Voters we spoke to named federal and local programs that make them optimistic, but overwhelmingly, many of these conversations turned to concerns over affordability in general. With cost of living outpacing average wage gains over the last year, parents are feeling a pinch and young p…

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