“It is widely known that the effects of childhood poverty follow children through adolescence and into adulthood.” ChildrenKnownPovertyChildhoodEffectsAdulthoodAdolescence Author:Chris Van Hollen
“America stands as a beacon of hope and the possibility of a better life - but it is also a nation where nearly 1 in 4 children live in poverty.” ChildrenAmericaNationsPovertyPossibilityBetter LifeBeacons Author:Chris Van Hollen
“As we get closer to the end of this Congress, we should be addressing the urgent needs of the American people - the war in Iraq, affordable health care, a sensible energy policy, quality education for our children, retirement security, and a sound and fair fiscal policy.” PeopleNeedsShouldChildrenWarEndsCareEnergySoundQualitySecurityPolicyFairsOur ChildrenCongressIraqHealth CareRetirementSensibleUrgentAffordableQuality EducationEnergy PolicyFiscal PolicyAffordable Health Care Author:Chris Van Hollen