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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 18, 2003
1:11 PM
CONTACT:  Center for Community Change
Leila McDowell-Head 202-339-9329
Child Tax Credit Leaves Families Behind
 
WASHINGTON - July 18 - In the midst of a weak economy, Congress and the Bush administration are rewarding corporations and the wealthy with tax breaks yet again. As a token gesture to the average Americans, the Child Tax Credit amount has been increased, but shockingly, not to the families who need it the most, and who would most certainly pump those dollars back into the economy.

Details on the impacts of proposed CTC bills:

Analysis by state of the 25% of America's neediest children being left behind by Bush. (Citizens for Tax Justice)

How the better CTC plan from the Senate offers help to one in six families. (Citizens for Tax Justice)

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