investments in child care and a short extension of the child tax credit. of course, a policy so popular in the american rescue plan, passed earlier this year. so all of that is what they are trying to pull off in just the next few days. see if they were do it. president? see indeed. eva mackend, thank you so much or capitol hill. a tull of war with parents and kids. issue of parental leave. four weeks is back in the build back better act but unclear whether it will survive senator joe manchin s opposition. joining me, vice president of income security and child care early learning at the national women s law center. so good to see you. thanks so much for having me. so why are you fighting so hard to make sure this paid parental leave remains in this bill? paid parental leave, and its paid family and medical leave,