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Bernie Sanders Unveils Universal Child Care Plan

HeadlineFeb 25, 2020

Senator Bernie Sanders has unveiled his plan to introduce free, universal child care if elected president. Under the proposal, child care would be available to all families regardless of income, start at infancy and include free pre-kindergarten. The plan also would ensure living wages to educators and provide access to higher education and training for all caregivers. The $1.5 trillion proposal would be funded through taxes on the wealthiest Americans.

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