This ad calling on Congress to protect critical investments in our children including early childhood, education, and nutrition from upcoming budget negotiations ran in the Jan. 11, 2013 print edition of Politico.
The First Focus Campaign for Children sent Senator Patty Murray a letter congratulating her new appointment as Chair of the Senate Budget Committee. Recognized by the Campaign for Children as a congressional Champion for Children all three years the honor has been awarded, Senator Murray is a steadfast and passionate advocate for children and families. She is also the first woman to chair this critical committee.
Testimony submitted in writing to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Human Resources, on legislation to create a commission to recommend reforms to reduce child fatalities.
A December 2012 First Focus analysis by Urban Institute researchers Julia Isaacs and Olivia Healey paints an alarming picture of the economic reality facing America's children five years after the recession began. Their paper also notes that federal investments in children have avoided even greater harm. This companion paper offers specific policy recommendations for Congress and the President to strengthen protections for kids.
This ad calling on Congress to protect critical investments in our children including early childhood, education, and nutrition from upcoming budget negotiations ran in the Jan. 11, 2013 print edition of Politico.
