Vice President JD Vance’s proposal to pay stay-at-home parents up to $9,000 per child annually has conservatives divided over whether this subsidy is a good idea. The proposed plan would use an existing HHS fund that provides low- to median-income parents money for childcare while they work or go to school. (READ MORE: On JD Vance’s Childcare Push)
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The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo weigh the pros and cons of the proposal and what this could mean for American families. They discuss the implications of using the current childcare subsidy program and propose alternatives to help parents be with their children — such as improving workplace culture to be family-friendly or making everyday necessities more affordable. (RELATED: A Convoluted Scheme to Pay Parents to Stay at Home)
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