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Early Childhood Care and Education Programs: Background and Funding

Several federal programs support child care, education, or related services, primarily for low-income working families. In addition, the tax code includes provisions specifically targeted to assist families with child care expenses. This report includes an update on FY2010 funding developments and the status of FY2009 appropriations in the early childhood care and education arena. This report also provides a six-year funding history and brief descriptions of the various related programs and tax… more

Date: August 19, 2009

Creator: Lynch, Karen E. & McCallion, Gail

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Background and Policy Issues

This report provides an overview of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child's (CRC) background and structure and examines evolving U.S. policy toward the Convention, including past and current Administration positions and congressional perspectives. It also highlights issues for the 112th Congress, including the Convention's possible impact on federal and state laws, U.S. sovereignty, parental rights, and U.S. family planning and abortion policy.

Date: August 5, 2009

Creator: Blanchfield, Luisa