04/14/2015
The Numbers Are Staggering -- The US Is a 'World Leader' in Child Poverty The callousness of America's political and business leaders is disturbing and shocking once you start looking at the numbers.
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04/14/2015
The Numbers Are Staggering -- The US Is a 'World Leader' in Child Poverty The callousness of America's political and business leaders is disturbing and shocking once you start looking at the numbers.
04/14/2015
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03/23/2015
BIG NEWS!
Obama won't sign a budget bill that continues sequestration...
"We are not going to have a situation where, for example, our education spending goes back to its lowest level since the year 2000 -- since 15 years ago -- despite a larger population and more kids to educate. ... We can’t do that to our kids, and I’m not going to sign it,” Obama said.
Obama Calls Republicans' Bluff On Government Funding WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Friday drew a sharp line in the sand before the next big battle over funding the government, pledging his opposition to any bill that does not alleviate the spending cuts scheduled to become law this fall. ...
03/10/2015
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Unequal shelves in D.C. school libraries benefit wealthier students With no dedicated city funds to supply books, schools rely on donations, creating an imbalance for poor pupils.
03/06/2015
This must be the start of change, not the end. Show your support.
Governor McAuliffe Announces $8.8 Million Grant To End Child Hunger In Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe announced that Virginia has been awarded an $8.8 million federal grant for an innovative project designed to help end childhood hunger in the Commonwealth.
03/05/2015
When will our nation reject Republicans who want to do things such as this?
Republican senator aims to roll back healthy school lunch rules John Hoeven wants to get rid of whole-grain requirements and salt limits. Here's why.
03/02/2015
We must come together to convince people that children are at risk and action must be taken. Stories such as this one are repeatedly in the news. Enough is enough!
4-year-old Finds Gun, Shoots and Kills Himself How many of these accidents will it take before we learn that guns DO kill people?
02/23/2015
We need to keep our eyes on the prize! Kids should be among America's top priorities.
Report: U.S. Child Poverty Rate Peaked In 2010 And It's Not Budging The U.S. childhood poverty rate hit its highest level in 20 years back in 2010 and it’s showing no signs of letting up, a recent report concluded. More than 16 million American children live in poverty -- a staggering reality that leads to...
As we near the end of the year and you consider your charitable donations, please take a moment to read this message from Actor/Singer/Director/Producer Tamara Tunie!
10/31/2014
The Vote Kids Action Fund is running a radio ad in Maine to defeat Tea Party Governor Paul LePage and elect Congressman Mike Michaud. Check out our ad...
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Obama rallies Maine voters, avoids spat over Ebola - US News PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — In a final-week burst of campaigning, President Barack Obama sought to mobilize Democratic voters Thursday in the race for governor in Maine while keeping his distance from the state's bubbling controversy over its Ebola policies and the nurse who has defied them.
10/31/2014
Comstock refuses to address women's health issues because she doesn't want anyone to know how extreme her views are in this swing district.
Comstock walks out on NewsChannel 8 interview Republican Barbara Comstock sought in a congressional debate with Democrat John Foust to portray herself as the natural successor to popular, retiring incumb...
10/27/2014
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actions.everychildmatters.org Did you know that one-third fewer of us, the electorate, goes to the polls during mid-term elections than in presidential elections?