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Red state parents lash out at Trump: 'Never had this problem before’
What happened
AlterNet reports that a Nebraska family nearly lost childcare because the state took unusually long to renew its subsidy. Parent Josh Wigginton said repeated calls failed, an email to his caseworker bounced back, and the uncertainty threatened a routine that allows both parents to work.
Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services acknowledged temporarily longer processing times across programs, including childcare assistance. Spokesman Jeff Powell attributed the slowdown partly to additional eligibility verification required by legislation Congress approved in July 2025…
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