CONGRESSMAN FILNER RECOGNIZED AS "DEFENDER OF CHILDREN"

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Washington, DC – Recently, First Focus Campaign for Children, a national bipartisan advocacy organization, recognized Congressman Bob Filner (D-San Diego as a “Defender of Children.” This award is part of First Focus Campaign for Children’s inaugural campaign to recognize several Members of Congress who make improving the well-being of children a national priority.

 

“I am honored to receive this award and will continue to fight to raise awareness on policies that impact children,” said Rep. Filner. “It is imperative that we have the resources necessary to help children grow up in a healthy and nurturing environment.”

 

In selecting the Champions and Defenders, the First Focus Campaign for Children took note of leaders who introduced, co-sponsored, and voted for legislation that would best meet the needs of children. First Focus takes a unique approach to children’s advocacy, engaging both traditional and non-traditional partners in a broad range of efforts to increase federal investments in programs that address the needs of our nation’s children.

 

For more information on First Focus please visit: http://www.firstfocus.net/
 


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