Build Back Better deserves to pass

The most crucial element of the infrastructure of our country is its people.

The White House and congressional leaders have reached a deal on the "Build Back Better" economic recovery plan. This plan is a transformative step forward in helping tens of millions of Americans get on their feet after the pandemic.

This plan extends the new Child Tax Credit payments another year, meaning children already lifted out of poverty this year won't be pushed back down next year, and provides much-000000needed assistance to low-income renters to help them afford rent. It also includes funding to manufacture more COVID-19 vaccine for people around the world. And the plan is paid for by making the wealthy and corporations pay a fairer share of taxes.

This plan is historic. It lays the foundation for building an economy where no one gets left behind because it strengthens the most essential element of the infrastructure of this great country, it's people. It necessary that it be passed to Build Back Better.

When the Build Back Better bill comes to a vote, I strongly urge our members of Congress to vote yes.

Julia Ryan

Oak Park