In this article, Democratic Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson says he wants to crack down on so-called “deadbeat dads.” When asked what his plan is on “strengthening families,” Richardson replied:
“I believe the key is strong child support, finding those deadbeat dads. And, I would have stronger laws between states, because what happens is they move from state to state. We don’t have those reciprocal agreements. I would have a national law that would tighten child enforcement.”
How exactly this “strengthens families,” I’m not sure. Richardson’s full interview by Jason Spencer can be found here.
To learn more about “deadbeat dads” and problems with the child support system, click here, or see my co-authored column Most Illinois ‘Deadbeats’ Aren’t ‘Reprehensible’ — They’re Broke (Chicago Daily Southtown, 6/20/07).
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