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New Haven RegisterAccording to a release issued by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, First Focus Campaign for Children has named her a “Champion for Children.”“Investing in our children is really investing in our future,” DeLauro said in a release. “Pre-K education, Pell Grants, the National School Lunch Program, access to affordable child care and the Child Tax Credit make a real difference in the lives of millions of children and their parents. We should continue to enhance these kinds of targeted efforts that make a lifetime of difference and provide better opportunities for children. I want to thank the First...

Washington – Today, the First Focus Campaign for Children, a national, bipartisan children’s advocacy group, recognized 100 Members of Congress for leadership on issues important to children during the 112th Congress (2011-2012).“Lots of politicians talk about kids’ issues, but few back it up,” said Bruce Lesley, president of the Campaign for Children. “Champions and Defenders delivered for kids.”The advocacy organization recognized as “Champions for Children” 50 Members of Congress whose extraordinary efforts to protect and improve the future of America’s next generation. An additional 50 Members were recognized as “Defenders of Children” for their support of policies that advance the...

The Virginian-PilotU.S. Rep. Bobby Scott has been named a Champion for Children by the First Focus Campaign for Children.The nonprofit organization focuses on children's health, education, child safety and more, according to its website. It recognizes senators and congressmen who “introduced, co-sponsored and voted for legislation that would best meet the needs of children.”More

Hispanically Speaking NewsThree-fourths of Latinos likely to vote in the upcoming general election say the presidential candidates should increase their focus on children’s issues, according to an analysis of a new poll.The poll also found 75 percent of Latino voters will consider a candidate’s position on federal budget issues affecting children when casting their November ballots.The poll was commissioned by the bipartisan First Focus Campaign for Children and completed by Public Opinion Strategies (POS), a nationally-recognized opinion research firm that works with Republican campaigns and in corporate and public affairs. POS’ client list includes six Governors, 19 U.S. Senators,...

Connecticut PostThe area's increase in child poverty ("Percentage of children in poverty rising dramatically in some cities," Sept. 20) is alarming. But it doesn't have to be that way.The federal Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit lift nearly 5 million children out of poverty every year. Both bipartisan credits reward hard work. And both put money back into Connecticut's economy, helping parents buy food, clothes and other basics from local merchants. Yet both will expire in their current forms at the end of this year, and with elections just a few months away, politicians are focused elsewhere.U.S. Rep. Rosa...

Washington – De acuerdo con una nueva encuesta, tres cuartas partes de los latinos que pueden votar en las próximas elecciones generales dicen que los candidatos presidenciales deberían concentrarse más en cuestiones de la infancia. La encuesta también mostró que el 75 por ciento de los votantes latinos considerará la posición de los candidatos sobre asuntos presupuestarios federales que afectan a los niños al emitir su voto en noviembre.“Los votantes latinos envían al presidente Obama y al gobernador Romney dos señales claras, una: que se centren más en los niños, y dos: su posición en temas de la infancia...

Washington — Three-fourths of Latinos likely to vote in the upcoming general election say the presidential candidates should increase their focus on children’s issues, according to an analysis released today of a new poll. The poll also found 75 percent of Latino voters will consider a candidate’s position on federal budget issues affecting children when casting their November ballots.“Latino voters are sending President Obama and Governor Romney two clear signals: one – focus more on kids, and two – your position on kids’ issues will matter in November,” said First Focus Campaign for Children President Bruce Lesley.The poll...

Washington — A new poll shows that, among likely voters who have heard or seen the presidential candidates talk about children’s issues at all, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) feel the presidential campaigns should increase their focus on children’s issues. The First Focus Campaign for Children survey also found that 82 percent will consider a candidate’s position on federal budget issues affecting children (and 40 percent to a significant degree), when casting their November ballots.“Voters are sending President Obama and Governor Romney two clear signals: one – focus more on kids; and two – your position on kids’ issues will matter...