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fraiserouge@lemmy.world to Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 2 days ago

The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: ‘We’re not OK with our babies being born into poverty’

www.theguardian.com

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The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: ‘We’re not OK with our babies being born into poverty’

www.theguardian.com

fraiserouge@lemmy.world to Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 2 days ago
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Infants in Rx Kids in Flint, Michigan, saw lower rates of prematurity and other issues, saving millions in NICU visits
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    That doesn’t even cover the hospital bill

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      Its definitely not enough, but its way better than zero.

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      Oh good point, I guess we shouldn’t give them anything then /s

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        How dare someone point out an issue with something that doesn’t ultimately do much to fix the problem…

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