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As the 12 members of the Congressional Super Committee begin their work, it’s important to remember that in this country, we don’t kick people when they’re down, particularly children.  Millions of American children face the daily possibility that they won’t have enough food to eat or the supplies needed for the new school year.  The Super Committee members must affirm their support of children not through talk, but by protecting and not cutting kids.

Today, almost one of every four children lives in a family that is trying to get by on less than $21,000 a year.  One out of every four American families has had difficulty buying food in the last year.  7.3 million children lack health insurance.  In these tough economic times, programs that lend a hand to families down on their luck are more important than ever and should not be cut. 

Children make up a quarter of our population, and form the foundation of our nation’s future.  They ! are also some of our most vulnerable.  As we debate the economic future of our nation, we cannot forget about those who will be called on to create our future prosperity. 

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