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Statement: “Truth-telling” is first step to justice for children in treatment centers
Michele Kayal | July 27, 2022 |
In response to the investigation of children’s treatment centers launched by Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), First Focus on Children President …
New report shows uninsured children could double — Black, Latino children to lead the loss
Michele Kayal | July 18, 2022 |
Medicaid has long been the largest insurer of American children, with more than 35 million enrolled. The pandemic increased those numbers — and children’s urgent …
Statement: SCOTUS ends “Remain in Mexico” policy
Michele Kayal | July 1, 2022 |
The Supreme Court ruled this morning that President Biden can end the Trump Administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, which forced asylum seekers arriving at …
Statement: 5-and-under vaccine recommendation is “good first step
Michele Kayal | June 16, 2022 |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory committee today recommended the authorization of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 5 and under. The panel is expected …
By 6-to-1 margin, voters say federal government should spend more on children
Michele Kayal | June 13, 2022 |
American voters believe — by a roughly 6-to-1 margin — that the federal government is spending too little on the health, safety, and well-being …
Statement: Cautious praise for Senate gun violence agreement
Michele Kayal | June 13, 2022 |
In response to the Senate’s tentative agreement on gun violence legislation, President of First Focus on Children Bruce Lesley issued the following statement: “We …
Statement: Our nation’s children deserve a commitment to change
| May 26, 2022 |
Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children, released the following statement in response to the horrific deaths of 19 children and two adults …
16 National Health Care Organizations Urge HHS to Extend COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Michele Kayal | May 11, 2022 |
Extension would shield children’s health insurance, food security First Focus on Children is pleased to be among 16 national organizations representing the public health community, millions …
ACA tweak to make insurance more affordable for many families
Michele Kayal | April 6, 2022 |
The Biden Administration plans to publish a proposal tomorrow outlining changes to the Affordable Care Act that eliminate the “family glitch,” a flaw that …
Statement: Children to benefit from end of Title 42
Michele Kayal | April 1, 2022 |
In response to today’s order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention terminating the policy of expelling migrants under Title 42 of the US Code, First Focus …