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  1. First Focus Commends Democratic Leaders for Standing by Children, Supports Call for Administrative Relief for DREAM-Eligible Youth

    April 14, 2011

    Washington, DC – Today, the bipartisan child advocacy organization First Focus praised Democratic leaders for calling on the Administration to protect the well-being of immigrant children. In a...

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  2. Nearly 400 National, State and Local Organizations Urge House Leaders to Hold Children Harmless in FY 2012 Budget Resolution

    April 14, 2011

    Washington D.C. – Today, a coalition of nearly 400 national, state, and local children’s advocacy organizations have joined together to express their deep concern to Congressional leaders about the...

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  3. CHIP FUNDING SLASHED IN 2011 BUDGET COMPROMISE

    April 13, 2011

    Washington D.C. - Today, the bipartisan child advocacy organization First Focus expressed its deep concern about significant cuts to children’s health coverage that were included in the FY 2011...

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  4. Leading Children’s Organizations Urge Budget Committee to Hold Children Harmless in FY 2012 Budget Resolution

    April 8, 2011

    Washington D.C. – Today, a coalition of the nation’s leading children’s health organizations are expressing deep concern about the proposal to drastically reduce funding for the Medicaid program as...

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  5. Over $13 Billion at Stake for Kids

    April 7, 2011

    Washington D.C. – Today, the bipartisan child advocacy organization, First Focus, announced a new national campaign to protect the future of children’s programs in the federal budget. The...

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  6. Ryan Budget Cuts CHIP and Medicaid, Risks the Health of America’s Children

    April 7, 2011

    Washington D.C. - Today, the bipartisan child advocacy organization First Focus expressed its deep concern about the House Budget Committee’s plan to drastically reduce funding for Medicaid and the...

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  7. New Report Calls for Increased Integration Across Child Programs

    March 28, 2011

    Washington DC – Today, a new research report reveals policies that may advance the well-being of America’s children by improving collaboration across federal programs.

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  8. Affordable Care Act is Growing a Healthy Future

    March 23, 2011

    First Focus Celebrates the One Year Anniversary of the Health Reform Law Washington D.C. - Today, child advocates celebrate a major milestone in providing access to high quality, affordable health...

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  9. Child Advocates Urge Governors to Protect Children, Propose Cost-Saving Alternative for States

    March 1, 2011

    Washington D.C. - Today, First Focus called on our nation’s governors to hold children harmless as they work with Congress to resolve the challenges of complying with health care mandates in the face...

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  10. Children's Programs Weather the Storm in Obama Budget

    February 17, 2011

    Washington D.C. - In the wake of President Obama's fiscal year 2012 budget, First Focus, a bipartisan child advocacy organization, praised his proposal for making children a priority through a...

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