February 28, 2008

 

CHILDREN’S DEFENSE FUND ACTION COUNCIL NAMES REP. ANDREWS
AMONG THE “BEST REPRESENTATIVES FOR CHILDREN”

I am truly humbled that the Children’s Defense Fund Action Council (CDFAC) named me one of the “Best Representatives for Children.” The CDFAC today released its 2007 Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard, which grades every Member of Congress based on key votes affecting children, and I am proud to say that I voted to protect the health and well being of NJ’s children 100 percent of the time.  I was awarded this distinction by voting to support the first increase in the minimum wage in a decade, access and quality improvements in Head Start, and additional funds for student loans.

Below is a clip highlighting achievement:


 “I applaud Representative Andrews for his commitment to improving the lives of children in NJ said CDFAC President Marian Wright Edelman.  “With 9.4 million uninsured children in America and nearly 13 million living in poverty, it is critical that we have Representatives committed to making children a priority.   Representative Andrews is a dedicated advocate for children and has truly earned the distinction of being one of the best Representatives for children.”

 The Children’s Defense Fund Action Council educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventative investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown. The CDF Action Council began in 1969 and is a private, non-profit organization that has never taken government funds.

 CDFAC developed an interactive map and other online tools to show how Members of Congress voted by state. To see the interactive map as well as the 2007 Congressional Scorecard in its entirety, which includes the grades of all Members of Congress, visit: www.cdfactioncouncil.org.

 

 

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