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From Deadbeat To Dead Broke: The 'Why' Behind Unpaid Child Support

Harrelle Felipa with five of his children and a granddaughter. Jennifer Ludden/NPR hide caption

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From Deadbeat To Dead Broke: The 'Why' Behind Unpaid Child Support

November 19, 2015 • Despite a decades-long crackdown, much of the $113 billion in child support debt will never be paid because those who owe it are too poor. President Obama is proposing changes to address this reality.

From Deadbeat To Dead Broke: The 'Why' Behind Unpaid Child Support

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Powerball Winner Owes Thousands In Child Support Payments

Powerball winner Pedro Quezada holds up a promotional check featuring his $338 million jackpot. He owes $29,000 in back child support payments, according to New Jersey law enforcement authorities. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption

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Powerball Winner Owes Thousands In Child Support Payments

March 28, 2013 • This week, Pedro Quezada of New Jersey claimed the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot ever. Now he can pay off his $29,000 child support bill.