"2024 Election: Parents Seek Meaningful Help for Families Amid Rising Inflation"

Parents across the U.S. are feeling the strain of rising costs, with inflation shaping their views on the upcoming election. The pandemic's expanded child tax credit provided significant relief, but its expiration amid ongoing inflation has left families struggling. Efforts to temporarily expand the credit have stalled in Congress, prompting concerns about the political costs of ignoring families' financial needs, especially during an election year.