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Children's Defense Fund In the last few weeks, several notable pieces of legislation related to Early Childhood Development have been introduced by Rep. Jim Himes, Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Sen. Blanche Lincoln and Rep. Phil Hare. Learn more about them on our website.
Source: www.childrensdefense.org
Updates on legislation pertaining to early childhood education and child care issues.
Children's Defense Fund The Senate leadership released its health care reform bill yesterday. Want to ensure it leaves children better, not worse off? Send an urgent message to your Senators today! http://bit.ly/3Sro77 (Help spread the word: Please share this post.)
Source: www.cdfactioncouncil.org
Caroline Kirchner Marion Wright Edelman is the bees knees.
Children's Defense Fund “Simply put, having health insurance improves the health of children. Health reform cannot be viewed as a success if our political leaders lose sight of this fact in the final legislation…”
Source: www.rollcall.com
As the special interests load up for the final fight and the politicians prepare for the last debates on health care reform, there is one special interest whose protection should not be debatable — kids.
Children's Defense Fund Congratulations to Eric Hurt for winning the Organizing for America Health Reform Video Challenge with the powerful message about 8 million uninsured children in the video “I deserve health care.” Thank you Eric for giving a voice to these children and thanks to everyone who voted!
Source: www.youtube.com
Help put the final ad on the air: http://my.barackobama.com/winningvideo After nearly 1,000 submissions, 20 amazing finalists, and more than 3 million views, Organizing for America supporters and a panel of experts have picked the winner of the OFA Health Reform Video Challenge.
Daphne Dear Lord, Be good to me. The sea is so wide and my boat is so small. Children's Defense Fund
Michelle Harris-Shields check this out, buy great handmade (by chidren) christmas cards-$15-and it goes to a great cause!! where's Ashley and Conz? you will love this! ps. i'll be back to work this weekend!! yeah!, can't wait to see u guys!~!
Temille Porter George Benson sang it best: "The children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way..." Thank you for all you do towards that very present truth!!!
Children's Defense Fund You can make a difference in a child’s life today by purchasing CDF’s holiday cards to send to your loved ones. Your support will not only help many vulnerable children, but also allow you to send a message of hope and peace to your friends and family. Choose from 5 colorful, child-themed cards!
Source: secure.childrensdefense.org
In this special season, CDF is offering you a simple way to make a difference in a child's life by purchasing special cards. Your support will not only help many vulnerable children but allow you to send a message of hope and peace to your friends and family.
Anita
NC law-Class C Felony (human trafficking/child) 261 months in prison
NC law-Class E Felony (child abuse for prostitution) 98 months in prison
Re: 5 year old-lost her life ...we need an overhaul of the laws...what do I need to do
Children's Defense Fund Did you hear Rev. Hammond's moving speech at the Stroller Brigade on November 4 at the Capitol? Read his powerful message about health reform for children in this week’s Child Watch® Column:
Source: www.childrensdefense.org
CDF President Marian Wright Edelman's Child Watch Column,
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The FIRST ORIGINAL UNITED NATIONS SONG, written by Wolfgang v. Hildebrandt. recorded in Harlem New York, 2008 - demo version Lyrics: UNITED NATIONS SONG ANYONE...OH, ANYONE CAN CHOOSE TO BELIEVE IN UNITY ...
Don Brown An inspirational song that encourages all adults to help our nation's children. Please share.
Source: defendthechildren.net
Defend The Children is a song written to inspire all to come to the aid of America's children.
Victoria VanHorn Please help restore our youth, before they become our homeless-CHILDREN"S DEFENSE FUND
Children's Defense Fund Still not 100% sure how health reform could make children worse off, rather than better off? See if our latest "one-pager" helps!
Source: www.childrensdefense.org
Information on how the House health reform bill would eliminate CHIP and would end up making things worse off for children instead of better off. Provides additional information on how the Senate bill could keep CHIP and improve it.
