Obama Budget Delivers for KidsPresident Obama recently released his 2014 budget proposal. Our analysis shows that, like his prior budgets, it invests in America’s children. The President’s proposal would reverse cuts to education and other critical “discretionary” budget initiatives, protect children’s health and nutrition, permanently extend anti-poverty improvements to family tax credits, and launch a new initiative to make quality pre-K affordable for every child. Our detailed analysis also compares the President’s budget to the budget plans passed this year in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Learn about the competing proposals and help to spread the word. Share on Twitter: .@WhiteHouse budget delivers for kids, @First_Focus analysis shows.http://www.firstfocus.net/ Analysis of the Senate 'Gang of 8' Immigration BillA bipartisan group of eight U.S. senators released immigration reform legislation last week. Ournew analysis examines the "Gang of 8" proposal from a children and families perspective. Current immigration law imposes double-standards that result in hardship and harm for children, so timely action on reform is an important priority for kids, and the Gang of 8 proposal offers a promising start.Share on Twitter: Children of immigrants are 25% of the kids in America, so getting #immigration reform done means getting it right for kids. #InvestInKids |
Democrats Must Choose: The Elites or the Working Class
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