I am very grateful indeed to the CFR for inviting me to join the distinguished list of speakers who have contributed to the Morse Lecture series. My talk today goes right to the heart of the rationale for the Morse Lectures – the interaction of foreign policy with human rights and human dignity. Anyone who has followed recent media coverage – for example CBS’ 60 minutes
very much. the last expanded child tax benefits go out today, potentially the last check like this, period. 61 million kids have benefitted from this money since july, money economists said would have the greatest impact on pulling american children out of poverty. of the $93 billion that went out, families spent much of it on school supplies, childcare, and debt payments. one steady found that families in new mexico used nearly half of that money on food. consider that. half of that money on food. but that money will stop unless congress acts. with me now is nbc news senior business correspondent and msnbc anchor stephanie ruhle. i mean, that just hits you. you re using the money on food. congress doesn t seem like they are in a rush to pass this, even though it s helping millions of children. well, the expanded child tax credit is actually one of the more popular parts of build back
Millions of Americans may have to rethink their finances in the new year. That's because after January 31st, the federal student loan deferment period ends. Borrowers haven't had to make payments since March of 2020. Now many say they're not sure they can.