Clinton to unveil plan to end Child Poverty---today in OHIO

[rodeodance]

So glad to see this---

http://www.democrats.org/page/community/post/truth2008/CpnC

Clinton to unveil plan to end Child Poverty
……- Feb 28th, 2008 at 8:28 am EST


Any parent or those concerned for our nations future will appreciate this. A detailed plan to help the children.


HANGING ROCK, Ohio - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton is offering a plan to improve childhood nutrition and setting a goal to reduce by half the 12 million youngsters living in poverty over the next dozen years.

A package of proposals, to be unveiled Thursday, includes a "comprehensive" early education initiative that starts with nurse's visits for pregnant women, lets children begin the Head Start program earlier and calls for universal pre-kindergarten programs.
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She was to spell out her proposals in a speech at the child care development center on Ohio University's southern campus.

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Clinton said she would direct her agriculture secretary to develop a plan to end childhood hunger. The nutrition effort would come largely through signing up more people for the food stamp program and expanding its benefits.

School breakfast programs would be universal in low-income neighborhoods under her proposal. She also would double the size of a summer nutrition program aimed at feeding low-income children when they aren't in school.

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In addition, Clinton was calling for stronger programs aimed at cutting teen pregnancy as well as toughening child support enforcement programs to "support responsible fatherhood."

Clinton argues that roughly 12.9 million children live in poverty, with about 5 million living in extreme poverty. That means their families have incomes of less than half the federal poverty level.

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"While we celebrate America as a place where an individual's circumstances at birth should not determine his or her life chances, the fact is that economic mobility is now in decline in America," Clinton's background documents say. "Children born in poverty are likely to live in poverty their whole lives."

The effort to provide nursing care for pregnant women builds on a program she shaped as first lady of Arkansas, a program she said has been

[rodeodance]

1. It is a good solid proposal--good for her.

[rodeodance]

2. "roughly 12.9 million children live in poverty,"

Clinton argues that roughly 12.9 million children live in poverty, with about 5 million living in extreme poverty. That means their families have incomes of less than half the federal poverty level.

[rodeodance]

3. K

[Armstead]

4. Good Plan

[rodeodance]

7. yes it is-----it reaches those in need

[dkf]

5. Why so late?

Sorry, but looks stuntish to me.

[rodeodance]

6. She is a wise woman--Her smaller groups allows her to listen to the people, parents,

teachers social workers.

She uses this information to create policies that work for those in need.

[jackson_dem]

47. She is keeping her promise to Edwards on poverty

[Lucinda]

8. K&R - Thanks for the post!

[rodeodance]

10. spread it around

[Lucinda]

12. I do

:thumbsup:
I'm fairly young, but on disability, and probably wouldn't have needed to be if I had had good coverage earlier.

Health care matters to me a bunch.

[rodeodance]

20. it should be a basic right for ALL. Hillary's plan is for ALL

[rodeodance]

9. needs some RECS please

[democrattotheend]

16. Rec'd

[rodeodance]

21. well thank you. much appreciated.

[jackson_dem]

48. Classy

:thumbsup:

[Johnny__Motown]

11. let me guess.... a savings bond for every child born in the country and no way to fund the program

Oh, wait. She tried that already and it failed.



She has no credibility on any issue. I have no idea why she expects anyone to believe these last ditch efforts pulled out of focus groups and second string advisers.

[democrattotheend]

18. Why do you need to be obnoxious?

She is highlighting an important issue, one that I believe she cares deeply about (and I don't usually say that about her). She got her start working on issues related to child poverty, and she has a lot of credibility on this issue. This might be smart strategically (help her win back some female supporters, etc), but that doesn't mean it's just a poll-tested message. This is an issue she's worked on for many years and genuinely cares about.

[rodeodance]

22. Please go spread your divisive comments elsewhere

[UALRBSofL]

33. Johnny_Motown she is trying to better the country just like Barack is

And personally when they have good ideas, either candidate we as democrats shouldn't diss there ideas. It's a good plan but I wished Obama and Clinton could come up with a plan to rid poverty for all people. :)

[SammyWinstonJack]

42. Reply to post #18?

:evilgrin:

[jackson_dem]

50. That idea comes from Bill Bradley and is a solid one

Although Giuliani and Obamanation disagree. They think "hope" and slogans are enough.

[scheming daemons]

13. Good.. she can propose the plan in the Senate, get it passed, and then President Obama will sign it

...

[rodeodance]

24. as Madam President she will send this proposal to congress.

[rodeodance]

25. BTW--thanks for recognizing Hillary has a good proposal. Good eye.

[democrattotheend]

14. Good plan, good strategy

This is an issue she has a lot of credibility on, and while I believe she can be disingenuous about a lot of things, on this I believe she is very genuine and dedicated to making a difference. I think it's a great idea for her to return to her roots and talk about something she's passionate about. Good for her.

[elixir]

15. Thank you, Rodeodance! This is great timing on Hillary's part.

Let's hope Obama doesn't use it.

[rodeodance]

30. Hillary is a good teacher---and BO does know a good thing when he sees it. We shall see.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

17. Her life's work....she CARES! Madame President!..........

[rodeodance]

26. Yes --This it is a continuation of here lifes work to help those in need.

[rodeodance]

27. btw--LOVE your new photo-

[anonymous171]

19. Bread and Circuses

[rodeodance]

28. Hillary has always worked for the common good.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

63. The IWR was not for the common good.

Nor was her vote for the bankruptcy bill, or NCLB.

[rodeodance]

65. stay on fucos of the OP---start your own thread if need be with other topics.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

68. It's relevant to the OP.

Like the person said.

Bread and circuses.

[rodeodance]

69. I see it as other topics

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

70. All related to the same candidate.

:shrug:

[rodeodance]

71. but differen TOPICS---

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

72. Not really.

Same bullshit, different day.

[rodeodance]

74. I disagree with you.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

75. Obviously.

But I think that since you've wrong on just about everything else over the last few months means I haven't got a lot to worry about if you disagree with me.

[rodeodance]

78. glad it is a -not to worry--for you.

[oasis]

77. Obama's NAFTA acrobatics belong in a circus.(eom)

[elixir]

23. Kick...

Hey, where's MaddieJoan these days?

[rodeodance]

40. i do not know--wish I did.

[bigtree]

29. good move

thanks for posting!

[rodeodance]

31. :-)

[Dinger]

32. Thank You Hillary!!!

I do so appreciate your efforts and compassion:grouphug:

[rodeodance]

34. :-)

[joeybee12]

35. Good...now Obama can reveal his tomorrow!

Or as soon as he can cut and paste from Hilary's and then claim...once more...to ahve fresh and new ideas!!!!

[rodeodance]

43. BO is good at that. ---in the end he follows the leader.

[joeybee12]

57. Healthcare, an economic stimulus plan...all followed HRC's initiative...

...too busy hopin' instead of doin'

[rodeodance]

58. Ha Ha-you should-we should make that a SLOGIN--great one!

[desi]

60. He does do that quite often doesn't he?

That's the reason their proposals look and sound so much alike. Obama: "Yeah what Hillary said"

K&R

[SnoopDog]

36. Need to end 'parents poverty' as well...

[The Anti-Bush]

79. Hillary will fix it. She will just mandate that the parents all buy houses.

She will wave her magic wand and... POOF!!!... make it so.

[vanboggie]

37. Good to see Edwards' influence n/t

[rodeodance]

39. yes. ---He had a very positive influence on the candidates. I am sickened at the press for what they

did to him!

[ElsewheresDaughter]

38. McCain Rated As America’s Worst Senator For Children...Hillary will kick his ass!

Today, the Children’s Defense Fund Action Council released its 2007 Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard. CDF reports some positive news, particularly that average scores for members of Congress “improved from the previous three years with more Members scoring 100 percent than in 2004, 2005 or 2006.”

Many, however, did not fare so well. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) received a 10 percent rating — the worst in the U.S. Senate.

CDF ranked members on 10 votes affecting children:

1. Increase minimum wage (H.R. 2)
2. Increase funding for children with disabilities (S. Con. Res. 21)
3. Protect children from unsafe medications (S. 1082)
4. 2008 Budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 21)
5. SCHIP Reauthorization (H.R. 976)
6. College Cost Reduction and Access Act (H.R. 2669)
7. SCHIP (H.R. 976 - motion to concur)
8. DREAM Act (S. 2205)
9. Funding child health and education (H.R. 3043)
10. Improving Head Start programs (H.R. 1429)

McCain has missed 57 percent of Senate votes this session, being absent or voting “present” for 8 out of 10 children-related votes. McCain voted “yes” to increase the minimum wage; his only other vote was voting “no” on SCHIP reauthorization on Aug. 2, 2007:


http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/27/mccain-children

[rodeodance]

46. Whow---thanks for this information.

[jackson_dem]

52. Thanks for the info. We need to spread the truth about the not so "moderate" McCain

[rodeodance]

56. i files it my ---"hit mccain with" file.

[PresidentObama]

41. I hope John Edwards is watching n/t

[rodeodance]

44. I hope he will be honored that he made a positive contrabution to this primary.

[Tatiana]

45. I am so glad that she is finally addressing this issue. n/t

[rodeodance]

49. She has been listening to people in the trail---to see what the needs are out there.

[elixir]

51. Kickerooo

[rodeodance]

55. and for the lttle kickypoos

[Beacool]

53. Thanks for posting this!!!!!!

Like some others have said, this is a continuation of her lifelong work to improve the lives of children.

:thumbsup:

[rodeodance]

54. Yes it is:-)

[Vinca]

59. Good plan. This must be a new problem since she hasn't introduced

it already while serving in the Senate. A cynical person might think it's a ploy to get John Edwards on board.

[rodeodance]

62. She is keeping her promise to JE to help end poverty in America.

[rodeodance]

64. btw--it is new--she has listened to the people in her smaller groups-she has

met with community leaders, parents, teachers. to know the specifics..--then she formed this plan. It comes from those in the know---.

[Little Star]

61. k&r

[rodeodance]

67. and a big virtual star to you:-)

[Little Star]

80. One to you also.

[Orsino]

66. Best thing I've heard from her since her promise to end the war.

Of course, she could have written and sponsored such a bill a long time ago--before * added a couple of million to the poverty roll--but if she's willing to be pinned down on this subject, this is a reason to support her.

I've been hoping that a close primary race would make the candidates compete on progressive issues.

[rodeodance]

73. see post $ 64 please.

[oasis]

76. Way to go Hill. k&r

[rodeodance]

81. :-)