Conservatives split over Trump plan to pay stay-at-home parents
The Trump administration proposed a new plan to expand childcare subsidies by allowing them to cover parents who stay home with their children, rather than only paying for outside childcare. The proposal has created disagreement among conservatives about whether this is a good approach. The plan remains under consideration.
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Trump Admin Drafts Plan to Fund Traditional Families Raising Their Own Children Instead of Daycares.
‘Socialistic expansion’ or pro-family? GOP splits over the Trump’s plan to pay stay-at-home-parents
The Trump Administration Wants to Pay Parents to Stay Home With Their Kids
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3 developments- Sep 6Trump proposal would pay some parents to stay home with children: Report
- Sep 7Subsidies eyed for at-home parents
- Sep 8Conservatives split over Trump plan to pay stay-at-home parents
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