With respect to child welfare, among the most notable aspects of the budget is the inclusion of an increase...
The president’s 2012 budget for child nutrition programs provides funds for anticipated changes in participation and food cost inflation...
Children’s housing is a policy category solely comprised of discretionary spending. With a few exceptions, the majority of the...
Because all spending on income support programs is mandatory, the resources dedicated to this area of the president’s budget...
The president’s commitment to the importance of early learning and development is reflected in proposed funding for programs for...
Contact: 202.657.0685 (office) 202.445.4312 (mobile) katiep@firstfocus.net Washington D.C. – In the wake of President Obama’s fiscal year 2012 budget, First Focus,...
On February 14, 2011, President Obama presented his $3.7 trillion FY 2012 budget request to Congress, outlining his spending...
While education programs are funded almost entirely through the appropriations process (discretionary spending), a few, such as federal student...
The 112th Congress presents a challenging political landscape for advocates concerned about reducing poverty. With deficit reduction dominating the...