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In reply to the discussion: Trump announces $1,000 government-funded accounts for American babies [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(104,086 posts)39. The article says this was included in the current spending bill now in the Senate
but if so, I'm surprised it wasn't publicised earlier. Maybe that shows the bill really is too big for anyone to read thoroughly.
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Trump announces $1,000 government-funded accounts for American babies [View all]
groundloop
Jun 9
OP
If anyone thinks this is a good thing, they have no business procreating. But..there will be those who think
Deuxcents
Jun 9
#4
The article says this was included in the current spending bill now in the Senate
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 10
#39
That's not much at all when you consider the cost of medical care from conception to birth.
patphil
Jun 9
#20
$1k?! What a fucking joke. That isn't NEARLY enough to justify bringing new life into a rapidly collapsing country
Karasu
Jun 9
#21
On the bright side, it is planned to end before 2029, so maybe he won't be a three-term dictator.
Doodley
Jun 10
#27
Does tax deferred mean what I think it means? That like IRAs you have to pay tax when the money is withdrawn?
HeartsCanHope
Jun 10
#31
Dolly Parton gives books to chidren. The Reps take them away. Any questions? Answers?
twodogsbarking
Jun 10
#45