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CDF Press Releases

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2010 Press Releases - 2009 Press Releases - 2008 Press Releases

05/15/13
Congressman Tierney, Joined by the Children's Defense Fund, Unveils New “Smart Gun” Bill to Help Prevent Gun Violence
Children's Defense Fund

04/17/13
Marian Wright Edelman Statement on the Failure of the Background Checks Plan

04/10/13
Children’s Defense Fund Applauds President Obama for Investments in Children
Children's Defense Fund

04/02/13
Marian Wright Edelman’s Response to the National Rifle Association’s Plan to Turn Schools into Armed Fortresses
Children's Defense Fund

02/12/13
Hadiya Pendleton’s Mother at Press Conference on Valentine’s Day
CDF Press Release

02/08/13
Children’s Defense Fund Releases New Report on Zero Tolerance
CDF Press Release

01/24/13
Marian Wright Edelman to Join March on Washington for Gun Control
CDF Press Release

01/16/13
PRESS ADVISORY: Children’s Defense Fund Hosts National Day of Service: CDF Freedom Schools® Children at DC General Homeless Shelter

11/12/12
Press Release: Children’s Defense Fund to Honor Beat the Odds® Students

09/20/12
Families Struggle: Child Poverty Remains High

09/12/12
Children Poorest Age Group in America: Congress Must Be Careful What It Cuts

07/24/12
CDF National Conference Hosts Trayvon Martin's Parents Tomorrow

07/11/12
PURSUING JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN, URGENTLY: THE CHILDREN’S DEFENSE FUND CONVENES FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN 9 YEARS
Children's Defense Fund

06/28/12
Children’s Health Advocates React to Affordable Care Act Ruling