Tell Your Lawmakers to End Child Poverty Now

The time is NOW to invest in nine policy improvements that can lift 5.5 million children out of poverty. Demand that the lawmakers who represent you and your community commit to taking action for children during this Congress.

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Dear [Decision Maker],

Have you seen the Children's Defense Fund's new report, Ending Child Poverty Now? The report details how America can immediately lift millions of children out of poverty and reduce child poverty by 57% if Congress makes modest investments in nine policies that work. Read the full report: http://bit.ly/ending-child-poverty-now

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The 1 in 5 children in America living in poverty can't wait any longer for Congress to act. I am counting on you to stand up now for the children you represent.

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