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Child advocates decry cuts to food aid for poor families

A $4.49 billion cut to food stamps passes Senate agriculture committee

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, today spoke out against cuts to vital food assistance for low-income families in the…

Child advocates oppose devastating budget measures by House

House committees propose huge cuts to health services, food assistance and other child programs

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, today announced its opposition to alarming House plans to cut federal…

Report: Presidential debates discussed child issues less than 2 percent of the time

Child advocates decry a lack of focus on child health, poverty, and education

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, today released an updated report tracking questions about child policy – like…

Child advocates criticize passage of “brutal” House budget resolution

Spending plan calling for deep cuts to kids’ programs approved in House

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, today warned that budget resolution passed in the U.S. House would mean devastating…

Child advocates oppose Ryan budget blueprint

House budget chair proposes deep cuts to health care and income supports

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, today raised serious concerns over House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) proposed…

Voices applauds child investment in Obama’s budget

President’s proposed budget bolsters education investments in children

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, today praised President Obama’s proposed federal budget, citing many attempts by the administration to bolster investments in…

Voices celebrates 3rd anniversary of CHIP reauthorization

Since 2009, CHIPRA has provided health coverage to an additional 1.2 million children

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, celebrates the third anniversary of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization…

Voices celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month

Emphasis on need to improve pediatric dental benefits in essential state’s health benefits packages

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with a call to action…

Child advocates praise State of the Union speech focus on education, shared responsibility

WASHINGTON – Voices for America’s Children, the nation’s largest network of multi-issue child advocacy organizations, today praised President Obama’s State of the Union Address for bringing a much needed national focus on issues of education and workforce training, as well…

An Experiment in “Crowd-Sourcing” Democracy for Florida’s Children

Nonprofit coalition brings “American Idol”-style voting to Influence Florida Debates

Florida – A group of child and youth organizations has an innovative, interactive tool to let Floridians influence the upcoming debates, “American Idol” style. http://sparkaction.org/kids2012/florida

America’s children are…