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Trump FY 18 Budget Would Significantly Harm Children
Ari Goldberg | May 23, 2017 |
WASHINGTON—The First Focus Campaign for Children is deeply concerned about the devastating impacts the President’s Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 18) budget would have on …
First Focus Campaign for Children Urges Support for The Foster Youth Driving Act
Ari Goldberg | May 18, 2017 |
WASHINGTON—The First Focus Campaign for Children applauds Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL) for introducing The Foster Youth Driving Act (H.R. 2512), making it easier for foster youth to obtain …
More than 55 Groups Urge Congress to Make Children the Priority in 2018 Budget
Ari Goldberg | May 11, 2017 |
WASHINGTON–The Children’s Budget Coalition, which includes more than 55 organizations committed to ensuring federal investment in critical programs that help American children–sent letters (House …
Healthcare for Millions of Children in Jeopardy After House Vote
Ari Goldberg | May 4, 2017 |
WASHINGTON – Following the 217-213 vote in the US House of Representatives to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replace it with the …
House Abandons Vote on American Health Care Act, Families Breathe Sigh of Relief
Meg Biallas | March 24, 2017 |
This afternoon, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that the House of Representatives would not put to a vote the American Health Care Act, H.R. …
ACA Repeal Vote Delayed Due to Lack of GOP Support; Kids’ Lives Hang in the Balance
Meg Biallas | March 23, 2017 |
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Earlier this afternoon, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced a delay in the vote on the American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1648) …
Leading Children’s Health Groups to House of Representatives: Keep Medicaid Strong
Meg Biallas | March 22, 2017 |
American Health Care Act would jeopardize care for children and families Washington, DC—The American Academy of Pediatrics, Children’s Defense Fund, Children’s Dental Health Project, …
Advocates Applaud Bipartisan Legislation to Address Child and Youth Homelessness
Meg Biallas | March 14, 2017 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 14, 2017 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Homeless Children and Youth Act today was reintroduced in Congress, signaling a commitment by …
New House Healthcare Bill Would Harm Medicaid, and Thereby, Child Health Coverage
Meg Biallas | March 7, 2017 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) – In response to the release of the American Health Care Act by Republican leadership in …
Child Advocates Call on Governors to Oppose Medicaid Block Grants and Per Capita Caps
Meg Biallas | February 24, 2017 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2017 (WASHINGTON, DC) – First Focus Campaign for Children (FFCC) President Bruce Lesley warns in an open letter to …