Stories tagged: "Family"


President Joe Biden speaks about his 2024 proposed budget at the Finishing Trades Institute, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Biden’s Budget Would Tax Billionaires, Corporations to Strengthen Medicare, Expand Child Care, and Help Families

Republicans immediately rejected Biden's plan, but have yet to release their own budget. They have made it clear, however, that they want to apply deep spending cuts to everything from health insurance to food assistance benefits.

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., applaud. (Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
‘A Blue-Collar Blueprint to Rebuild America: 7 Takeaways From Biden’s State of the Union‘

Biden’s blueprint includes several recently passed laws which are expected to create millions of good-paying jobs in construction, manufacturing, and other sectors. 

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The Republican Party’s Economic Agenda Includes Tax Cuts for Corporations and Cuts to Social Security and Medicare

Republicans have said they want to extend the Trump tax cuts, which mostly benefited billionaires and corporations; cut spending on Social Security and Medicare; and repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowered the cost of prescription drugs and raised taxes on corporations.

Homemade coquito for Navidad.
Pandemic-Proof Your Puerto Rican Holiday Traditions

From hosting a virtual coquito happy hour to delivering pasteles to your neighbors, here are some ideas to safely celebrate your favorite traditions during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Go Easy on the Electronics When Choosing Gifts for Kids This Christmas

An expert advises overexposure to technology is affecting children’s motor, physical, and cognitive development. Help kids develop these important skills with toys that also bring much fun.

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Alone for the Holidays? Here Are Some Tips For Going Solo This Season.

Loneliness affects many this time of the year. We spoke to a counselor who told us how to deal with the challenge.

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Traveling Back Home to Puerto Rico During the Pandemic? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Here are some steps you must follow for the sake of everyone's health.