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Jim McDermott

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Jim McDermott is a former U.S. Representative from Washington, serving from 1989 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Washington's 7th congressional district. During his tenure, McDermott was known for his advocacy on healthcare issues, social justice, and economic equality. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a vocal critic of the Iraq War. McDermott also served on various committees, including the Ways and Means Committee, where he focused on tax policy and healthcare reform.

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Sep 14, 2009

I respectfully suggest there are other topics well worth exploring also.

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Sep 14, 2009

CWLA thanks you for your leadership last year and for your continuing interest and dedication to addressing the needs of abused and neglected children.

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Sep 14, 2009

Children in foster care cannot wait for a time when reform is convenient.

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Sep 14, 2009

the 2010 budget which includes some limited funding for demonstration projects that seek to reduce long term foster care can assist in the development of reforms

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Sep 14, 2009

the committee is joined by one of the Members of the Full Committee, Earl Pomeroy from North Dakota, who is one of those who was very often bending my ear on this issue.

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Sep 14, 2009

All of us have a responsibility for foster children, and we need to squarely meet that obligation.

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Jun 8, 2009

We strongly support the framework put forth in the bill: to establish a mandatory federal funding stream to support evidence based home visitation programs.

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Jun 8, 2009

We applaud the leadership taken by Chairman Jim McDermott with Representatives Danny Davis and Todd Platts.

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Jun 8, 2009

Thank you very much for your testimony.

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