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Investing in our Future: The Impact of Federal Budget Decisions on Children
CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY

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June 26, 2013

By Jared Solomon

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First Focus President Bruce Lesley testified at a June 26, 2013, hearing of the Senate Budget Committee. This first-of-its-kind hearing, chaired by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) examined the impacts of federal budget decisions on America's children. The attached document includes his testimony as prepared for delivery, as well as appendices submitted to the committee. A complete witness list, all witnesses' prepared testimony, and Chairwoman Murray's opening statement are available on the committee's website. The committee has also prepared a hearing wrapup, offering helpful background and context.

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A full house in the Senate Budget Committee hearing room	Chairwoman Murray delivers her opening statement
First Focus President Bruce Lesley testifies	Committee Ranking Member Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) asks Bruce Lesley a question
From left: Shavon Collier, parent; Sakhia Whitehead, Head Start graduate; Bruce Lesley; and Margaret Nimmo Crowe of Voices for Virginia’s Children	Bruce Lesley's testimony o