The Trump administration wants to see more babies born in the United States, and the White House is floating different ideas on how to make it happen. According to The New York Times, one idea is to give $5,000 cash to every American woman after they deliver a baby.
Another proposal would set aside 30% of Fulbright scholarships for applicants who are married or have children. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the government.
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