Women and Children's Nutrition: America's Best Investment
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The Huffington Post - Forty-five years after the Supreme Court took a stand against the summary denial of key safety net benefits, it’s clearer than ever that programs like WIC are not only essential for families’ survival but also for the nation’s long-run health and prosperity. Wisconsin Still the "Selma of the North"
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Just as the citizens of Selma stood up for a just democracy in 1965, the Congressional Black Caucus and many others are standing up to protect the rights of voters here in the Selma of the North. Don't Put the Brakes on Milwaukee's Streetcar Project
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Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel - Thanks to Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed downtown streetcar project, opportunity is knocking loudly on Milwaukee's door. Unfortunately, there are some who refuse to hear it. Governor Walker: Where Are the Jobs?
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Milwaukee Courier - Could Governor Scott Walker’s refusal to renege on his promise of 250,000 new jobs be part of something bigger? AmeriCorps Celebrates 20 Years of Service
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The Huffington Post - Last month, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, which works to serve our most vulnerable communities by sponsoring volunteers committed to lending a helping hand. An Agenda for Fighting Hunger in Our Communities Year-Round
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The Huffington Post - As the school year winds down, millions of children across our nation are thinking about their summers and eagerly anticipating the last bell. Yet, for many low-income families, the end of the school year also means the end of access to school lunch and breakfast programs. Extending the Unemployment Insurance Lifeline for Struggling Americans
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The Huffington Post - President Ronald Reagan was correct. Unemployment insurance is a “lifeline that extends to millions of Americans...” This vital lifeline should continue to be extended to millions of our brothers, sisters and neighbors in need. 50 Years Since LBJ's War on Poverty
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The Huffington Post - It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 50 years since President Johnson stood before Congress and gave the speech of a lifetime — launching his “War on Poverty.” Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform to Help Immigrant Victims of Violence
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The Huffington Post - This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization being signed into law. Walker's Economic Plan: As Usual, Good for Walker and Bad for Wisconsin
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