Speak Up for Federal Support of Children and Youth

Did you know that less than one-tenth of the federal budget is spent on children? In fact, since 1960, the children’s share of the total budget has diminished by one-quarter, while spending on the non-child portions of entitlement programs has more than doubled. On June 26, 2010, AmericaSpeaks will host a series of virtual and in-person town hall meetings concerning what priorities the nation should support for our children, youth, and older adults. ACA has created some key messages to help you speak up for children and youth. This is your chance to add your critical voice to these discussions. The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, a new commission meeting in Washington, DC, plans to use the results of the town hall meetings to inform their work and make recommendations to congress. Download ACA’s Key Messages, and sign up to attend an in-person or virtual meeting!

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