Children rally for kids at Lincoln Memorial march
Yolanda Jones of Syracuse joins thousands at the Lincoln Memorial for a Stand for Children event to press for child and Head Start programs. Among the attendees are Syracuse youths Shamieea Reid and Najwa Ingram with local groups pledging community renewal and commitments to children.
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Stand for Children rally aids lost persons tents near Reflecting Pool
In the early hours of the Stand for Children rally near the Reflecting Pool two Lost Persons tents were nearly empty at first. Verjena Jones, a social worker, reports steady arrivals of lost children and about ten lost adults throughout the day as roughly 200,000 attendees gathered. An 85 year old piano teacher, Mildred Ellis of Washington, stood out in a white suit and red hat, saying she came to show solidarity and to demonstrate children of all backgrounds getting along.
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Reflecting pool visitors cool their toes in park
Spectators of a daytime event gather around a reflecting pool as both young and old dip feet into the cool water. Holly Manaser, an elementary principal from Lodi, praises the widespread grassroots attendance and community chatter among neighbors and ducks swimming nearby.
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Stand Up for Children Rally Volunteers Sign On
Ann Gordon of Falls Church Virginia and Eliza Wison seven pledge to help children. Thousands of rally participants volunteer to be contacted for next steps including providing names and addresses on pads and indicating voter status. A toll free number will trigger letter or email follow up in 30 days.
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Kids Push for a Better Nation Rally Stars Youth Leaders
The Kids Push for a Better Nation rally organized by the Children's Defense Fund featured children as the focus with 11 year old Bobby McAdams co hosting the children's stage. Washington native McAdams discussed his role as a child drug dealer on New York Undercover and its relevance to real child issues. Speakers opposed Republican welfare cuts while Clinton vowed to veto changes harming health care for the young. some conservatives framed it as a partisan push for more government spending. Participants traveled from across the country, including Barbara Francese of Madison Connecticut leading a group of 45 church members to advocate for child welfare and community support.
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Stand for Children debate continues amid rally turnout
Washington debate on federal spending for education health and nutrition will persist despite thousands marching from Washington. Rep James Walsh argues for budget balance to protect kids while Martin Mack counters that cuts must not abandon child programs and national standards are needed.
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Stand for Children highlights in welfare debate
Readers are invited to share views on child welfare and Clinton vetoes as Congress considers reforms. Republicans propose replacing AFDC with state grants and work rules while critics warn of weakening safety nets for hungry and neglected children. Outreach via NewsLine and SyracuseOnLine. selections to be published.
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