WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan issued the following press release:

U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the bipartisan Stronger Start for Working Families Act, which would provide a tax cut to 3.5 million working families with children by allowing them to begin receiving the Child Tax Credit (CTC) starting with the first dollar they earn.

"Families across New Hampshire and the country are working hard to provide for their children, but too many are struggling with rising costs for essentials like groceries, child care, and utilities," said Senator Hassan. "The Child Tax Credit supports parents in raising the next generation, but right now, many hard-working families are not able to access the full ...