AAP Response to President Obamas State of the Union Address By: James M. Perrin, MD, FAAP, president, American Academy of Pediatrics Tonight, President Obama called on the American people to make 2014 a year of action and affirmed that in America, families should have the same opportunities to succeed, no matter their health status, country of origin or family income. All children deserve access to health care, quality education and the chance to reach their highest potential. “Pediatricians look forward to working with members of Congress and the Administration on initiatives that invest in children and families, including efforts to strengthen preschool programs, reform our immigration system to protect the health of immigrant children and families, implement the Affordable Care Act to expand coverage to even more Americans and make strong investments in programs that lift families out of poverty. If we are to ensure our nations long-term success and an effective workforce, we must prioritize policies that invest in children in the earliest days of life, offer opportunities to all young children to grow to their fullest potential, and take meaningful strides to address chronic poverty and its impacts on the health and well-being of American families.”
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:12:02 +0000
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