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The bill threatens "emergency alerts that save lives, local journalism that informs communities, and educational tools that support families, job seekers, and teachers," according to Protect My Public Media.

The goal is to save money on higher-education assistance to pay for tax cuts for the rich.

The increase in poverty reversed two years of large declines.

Three million children could be affected as the largest investment in child care in U.S. history expires in September.