The sad state of child care in America is well illustrated in the recent article, “America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees,” The Columbian, April 23). Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., counts child care as one of her top priorities.
Take a moment to thank her for that, and at the same time ask her to speak to leadership about bringing up the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which the House overwhelmingly passed nearly three months ago. This legislation will lift 400,000 children out of poverty and help 16 million others with their daily survival struggle, including over 100,000 in Washington and Oregon. It will also help families pay for child care.
Speak up, 202-224-3121, to those who represent you, send them this article and say it is time for action, our children matter.
