Jun 12, 2010
Not all liberals lamenting Lincoln win
The Hill, By Mike Lillis … Many liberals are mourning the Tuesday primary victory of centrist Sen. Blanche Lincoln...
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Jun 08, 2010
Federal Budget & Tax
Dodd Calls for New National Effort to Assess and Improve the Well-Being of America’s Children
Washington D.C. – Today, at the commencement of a series of hearings focused on the state of children in America,...
May 29, 2010
Children of Immigrants
Immigration Enforcement and Family Separation: Unintended Consequences for Children and Families
MomsRising Blog, By Wendy Cervantes … Children of immigrants currently comprise nearly 1 in 4 of all U.S. children....
May 27, 2010
Child Poverty
Foreclosure May Hurt Children the Most
Association of Alternative Newsmedia By Tasneem Paghdiwala “When foreclosures force children from their homes, their education is disrupted, their...
May 20, 2010
Children's Health
Clinic filling foster child health void
Portland Tribune, By Peter Korn … Give Janie Lou Huff-Slankard credit for swimming against the tide. In April, she...
Apr 16, 2010
Child Poverty
Kids Count seeing impact of recession on children
The Johnston Sun Rise, By John Howell … Kids are starting to feel the impact of the recession. That is...
Apr 12, 2010
Children of Immigrants
What Happens to Children When a Parent is Deported?
Education Week Blog- Learning the Language, By Mary Ann Zehr … First Focus, a bipartisan children’s advocacy group in...
Apr 07, 2010
Child Abuse & Neglect
New Report Highlights Impact of Immigration Enforcement on the Child Welfare System
WASHINGTON – A new report released today examines the impact immigration enforcement has on the thousands of children of undocumented...
Mar 30, 2010
Children's Health
Flap on Children’s Coverage Settled
The Wall Street Journal, By Avery Johnson … Insurers said they would comply with regulations the government issues requiring...