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“In spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream.”
Today is the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, calling on the nation to rise up for political and economic justice for all Americans.
Important COVID-19 Updates
We’re now 17 months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, and I wanted to send a couple of important updates and reminders as COVID cases are on the rise in Connecticut and across the country and as some COVID-19 relief provisions will expire in the coming weeks.
It’s infrastructure month
Starting today, Child Tax Credit monthly payments will begin hitting bank accounts for millions of families across America and over 100,000 families in my district in Southwest Connecticut, thanks to the expansion in the American Rescue Plan. This tax credit for families will deliver much-needed support to pay for childcare, food on the table, bills and more.
Cutting child poverty in half
Starting today, Child Tax Credit monthly payments will begin hitting bank accounts for millions of families across America and over 100,000 families in my district in Southwest Connecticut, thanks to the expansion in the American Rescue Plan. This tax credit for families will deliver much-needed support to pay for childcare, food on the table, bills and more.
