How a $2 trillion plan could transform the social safety net

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<p>House Democrats passed President Biden&rsquo;s $2 trillion spending plan to revamp the country&rsquo;s health-care, climate policy, education, and tax laws. The <a href="https://apple.news/AoM4WRXRFQPm0q0vBZtRAyw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> breaks it down.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AKLKCsL4tSHyGyqzO1IZZkw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> reports that more than 140,000 kids have lost a caregiver during the pandemic. Experts worry that the loss, combined with interruptions to social support systems, will result in a generation of traumatized children.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The U.S. has millions more job openings than people looking for work. The CEO of the world&rsquo;s biggest job portal tells <a href="https://apple.news/Am5_iyc5vSdWVpoRlGTYC_A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Fortune</a> why he thinks killing the r&eacute;sum&eacute; could help address the issue.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We&rsquo;re bombarded by notifications all day long &mdash;&nbsp;and it&rsquo;s likely making us much less productive. The <a href="https://apple.news/ADiKn2GubQleyvUAElUG0OA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> offers tips on how to regain control.</p>