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George Skelton

George Skelton: California must stop taking away child support from kids and families

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This seems counterintuitive in such a liberal state, but it's a fact: California rips off child support payments intended for moms who receive government aid.

It's largely Washington's fault because of a federal law enacted nearly a half-century ago.

Not only California, but most states engage in this shameful heist based on federal guidelines.

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