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- The number of children in poverty rose by 979,000 from 2022 to 2023, Census Bureau data shows.
- The rise in child poverty comes as families still grapple with life without an enhanced child tax credit.
- Both presidential campaigns are proposing new tax credits to support parents.
More children fell into poverty last year — and it could signal a major issue for both candidates as the presidential election heats up.
From 2022 to 2023...