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Business & Economy
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Expanding the child tax credit has some Republican support. Now what?
Many lawmakers want to expand the $2,000-per-child credit, a longtime Democratic priority — but aren’t sure about how to get there.
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Women already earn less. Trump’s labor cuts could make the pay gap easier to hide.
After backlash to diversity initiatives and broad swipes at federal labor boards earlier this year, experts say additional gains on wage equality are highly unlikely.
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The uphill battle to bring women into construction jobs could be lost under Trump
Tradeswomen have spent decades fighting for their place in the skilled trades. Now they’re suing the government over its DEI policies.
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Biblically responsible investing is booming — and LGBTQ+ Americans are paying the price
The Christian-faith investing movement is a key factor driving American companies away from their DEI efforts.
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The 19th Explains: Trump’s battle with the boards investigating workplaces
The president has attempted to aggressively reshape the NLRB and EEOC, two independent labor commissions focused on discrimination and labor practices. Here’s what that means.
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Women’s clothing is often more expensive — and it’s partly due to tariffs
Two Democratic members of the House are pushing for a study of ‘pink tariffs.’
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Trump’s labor secretary nominee fields questions on unions and paid leave
Lori Chavez-DeRemer could be on shaky ground because of past pro-labor stances.
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Senators renew push for paid leave tax credit, but experts say it doesn’t reach most workers
They say state plans have been more effective at allowing employees to take paid time off to care for a new child or a sick family member.
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Abortion bans seem to be driving young people to move out of state
New research suggests that states could see huge economic implications.
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Medical debt will be erased from credit reports for all Americans under new federal rule
Medical debt is the largest source of debt in collection in the United States, and it’s more likely to be held by women, people with disabilities and Black Americans.