VIDEO: Biden Wants to Guarentee Affordable Care for Children, Seniors, and the Disabled

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By Keya Vakil

April 18, 2024

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President Biden’s proposed budget would provide millions of families with affordable childcare, elder care, and support for people with disabilities, financed by tax increases on corporations and the wealthy.

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Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.

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