The $4.6 Trillion Surplus: What You Can Do Press Release, 7/24/2000
Legislative Alert, 7/24/2000
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The Child Welfare League of America is urging Congress and the Administration to allocate some of the projected $4.6 trillion federal government surplus for programs and services to help the country's neediest youth and their families. CWLA Executive Director Shay Bilchik remarked that the record surplus, "provides us an unprecedented opportunity to invest in programs that research has proven work to benefit children and families. We have never been in a stronger economic position, and we should jump at this chance to better serve and protect the nation's most vulnerable children." Mr. Bilchik also pointed out that much research has documented the effectiveness of programs that strengthen families and help children, and that now is the time to bring these programs closer to full scale implementation and boost prospects for the next generation of young people. CWLA is urging Governor Bush and Vice President Gore to hold a Presidential debate devoted to children's issues.  Back to top  Homepage
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