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Investing in our Future: The Impact of Federal Budget Decisions on Children | First Focus

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

June 26, 2013
By Jared Solomon

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
A full house in the Senate Budget
Committee hearing room
 
Chairwoman Murray delivers her opening statement
Chairwoman Murray delivers her opening statement
First Focus President Bruce Lesley testifies
First Focus President Bruce Lesley testifies
Committee Ranking Member Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) asks Bruce Lesley a question
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
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 on the senators' dais
Bruce Lesley's testimony o