WASHINGTON—In probably the most vital transfer to assist working households in a long time, a bunch of U.S. senators launched a brand new childcare invoice this week that might allocate a single microwave for the nation’s children to cook dinner their very own dinner with. “This landmark invoice guarantees to supply latchkey children with the important microwave they should warmth up no matter they can scrounge from the fridge,” mentioned the invoice’s co-sponsor Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer (D-NY), noting that the $25 second-hand microwave from Fb Market would enable as many as just a few youngsters to have scorching meals to eat whereas their dad and mom have been at work. “With out this important microwave, these youngsters can be compelled to eat their rooster nuggets chilly whereas sitting alone of their darkened dwelling ready for his or her dad and mom to complete yet one more double shift. Regardless of this, Republicans need to block the invoice, claiming children ought to simply heat their meals over a trash can fireplace so taxpayers don’t should foot the invoice.” At press time, the invoice had been signed into regulation, however the microwave had reportedly not been used because of the youngsters not having any meals to warmth up within the equipment.
