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475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids?

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Are You a Senior Citizen?

Mr Obama has 25 grandchildren. He says families are having a hard time and many would like to have more children, but they feel they can't afford it. Instead of tax refund that you might get at the end of the year for having kids, instead provide a monthly check that can be used to help the child with food, clothing, health care, shelter. There is an income test to the support in my plan.

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