Apr 10, 2019

How some American foster children become undocumented adults

When American-born children age out of foster care without identifying documents like birth certificates and state ID cards, their financial futures can be at stake. Michael Burrell/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Consumer prices tick up. Plus, we look at how some foster children struggle to find work or housing due to the difficulty of obtaining their identifying documents once they turn 18.

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Life for Americans without identifying documents can be financially devastating

by Joy Díaz

Apr 10, 2019

When American-born children age out of foster care without identifying documents like birth certificates and state ID cards, their financial futures can be at stake.

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House votes to continue controversial IRS program

by Ben Bradford

Apr 10, 2019

The "free file" program is controversial because it's run by the same private companies that make money on tax preparation.

Armando La Rosa directs people to the Liberty Tax Service office as the deadline to file taxes looms on April 15, 2016 in Miami, Florida.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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