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Hillary Clinton takes part in Columbia University panel discussion on child care

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The former secretary of state addressed both the personal and professional impact of having reliable child care.

NEW YORK -- Child care is a significant issue for working parents.On Tuesday, Columbia University hosted a panel discussion about the state of child care in New York City.Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton joined City Council members for the discussion. She addressed both the personal and professional impact of having reliable child care.'We have to think about the families. We have to think about the children.

Recent report outlines struggles NYC families faceA report released in February shows the majority of New York City families can't afford child care due to rising rents that have forced some to leave the city, leading to a major impact on the economy.The public policy think tank 5BORO Institute found that a typical day care costs at least $20,000 a year. It also found that more than 80% of families cannot afford that, even for one child.

 

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