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These constituents are still learning their ABC’s, but they’re already taking a big stand on Capitol Hill.

These constituents are still learning their ABC’s but they’re already taking a big stand on Capitol Hill.

WASHINGTON — Families gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Tuesday to “make a fuss for babies,” who they believe are being left behind by lawmakers who direct only a fraction of U.S. resources to young children. Parents and kids representing 50 states and the District of Columbia convened for the eighth annual “Strolling Thunder.” Moms and […] The post Parents tote toddlers to D.C. to press for expanded child tax credit, child care funds appeared first on Washington State Standard.

These constituents are still learning their ABC’s but they’re already taking a big stand on Capitol Hill.

According to reports, 90% of parents in America are fearful of potential Congressional cuts to vital safeguards like child care, special education programs, affordable housing, and even children’s healthcare. That’s why the non-profit Zero to Three created the Thinking Babies initiative, meant to pr