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NPR News: 09-17-2024 3PM EDT

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The Alt Latino podcast from NPR Music delves into various news stories impacting Latinx communities and beyond. Vice President Kamala Harris discusses her economic plan, emphasizing the extension and expansion of the child tax credit to $6,000. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces a state investigation into the apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, criticizing federal agencies for their handling of the case. The U.S. House is set to vote on a government funding bill that includes a measure barring non-citizens from voting, a measure facing opposition from within the Republican party. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would enshrine federal protections for in vitro fertilization and expand insurance coverage for IVF treatments, part of the Democratic Party's effort to reinstate reproductive rights protections. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces pressure to resign after his liberal party lost a special election, following a period of declining popularity. Finally, stargazers can witness a partial lunar eclipse and a harvest supermoon tonight, with the eclipse peaking around 10:44 PM Eastern time.

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News Roundup: From Childcare to Celestial Events

This episode of Alt Latino covers a range of news topics, including Vice President Kamala Harris's economic plan, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt, and the upcoming celestial events of a lunar eclipse and supermoon.

00:00:22
Vice President Kamala Harris on the Economy and Childcare

Vice President Kamala Harris discusses her economic plan, emphasizing the extension and expansion of the child tax credit to $6,000.

00:00:57
Florida Governor DeSantis Investigates Trump Assassination Attempt

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces a state investigation into the apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, criticizing federal agencies for their handling of the case.

00:01:56
Government Funding Bill and Non-Citizen Voting Ban

The U.S. House is set to vote on a government funding bill that includes a measure barring non-citizens from voting, a measure facing opposition from within the Republican party.

Keywords

Child Tax Credit


A tax credit for families with children, designed to reduce their tax liability and provide financial assistance. The credit amount varies based on income and the number of children.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)


A fertility treatment that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm in a laboratory setting. The fertilized egg is then implanted in the woman's uterus.

Supermoon


A full moon that appears larger and brighter than usual because it is closer to Earth in its orbit.

Lunar Eclipse


An astronomical event that occurs when the Moon passes into the Earth's shadow. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon is completely obscured by the Earth's shadow.

Blood Moon


A term used to describe a total lunar eclipse, during which the Moon appears reddish brown due to the scattering of sunlight by the Earth's atmosphere.

Government Funding Bill


A bill that allocates funds to various government agencies and programs.

Non-Citizen Voting


The act of voting by individuals who are not citizens of the country in which they are voting.

Reproductive Rights


The rights of individuals to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health, including access to contraception, abortion, and fertility treatments.

Q&A

  • What is Vice President Kamala Harris's plan to address the affordability of childcare and eldercare?

    Vice President Harris proposes extending and expanding the child tax credit to $6,000 as part of her plan to create an opportunity economy.

  • What is the purpose of the government funding bill that the U.S. House will vote on?

    The bill aims to fund the government for six months and includes a measure barring non-citizens from voting, which is unlikely to pass due to opposition from within the Republican party.

  • What is the significance of the Senate vote on legislation regarding IVF protections?

    The vote is part of the Democratic Party's broader effort to reinstate reproductive rights protections, including access to abortion services, across the United States.

  • What celestial events can be observed tonight?

    Stargazers can witness a partial lunar eclipse, a harvest supermoon, and a blood moon, a rare combination of events that won't occur again until 2033.

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