Our ad in the January 11, 2013, issue of POLITICO reminds policymakers that kids have a lot at stake in budget debates. Read the ad.
Our analysis finds that children face high stakes in federal fiscal cliff negotiations. Failure to avert the fiscal cliff would mean higher taxes for parents barely keeping their families afloat, but fiscal cliff fix legislation threatens even greater harm. Learn more.
The economy may be recovering, but kids are still feeling the recession's impact. A First Focus analysis by Urban Institute researchers looks at three key indicators of children's economic well-being. Learn more.
Children's Budget 2012 was released on June 27th at the Children's Budget Summit at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center. Request a printed copy or download the latest edition of this unique resource for a detailed analysis of more than 180 federal investments in America's children.
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January 4, 2013
By Kevin Lindsey
Yesterday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
December 19, 2012
By Bruce Lesley
"This is our first task, caring for our children. It's our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right.
December 10, 2012
By Wendy Cervantes
Since the election the headlines have been all about immigration reform and the urgency for Congress to finally get serious about it.
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