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Candidates Greeted by Kids and Families in Nashville
Posted Saturday, 18 October 2008

The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth and Every Child Matters were pleased and honored to partner with over fifty organizations in welcoming the candidates to debate in Nashville.

Presidential Candidates Talk About Kids During Debate
Posted Saturday, 18 October 2008

During the final minutes of Wednesday night's Presidential debate, kids' issues made it into the spotlight. See the video and transcript of Barack Obama's and John McCain's statements.

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Register & Vote

The deadline to register to vote is October 6.  Election Day is November 4.  

Step Up for Kids Day

step_up_smaller.jpgEvery Child Matters organized a non-partisan event, "Step Up for Kids Day," to draw public attention to issues affecting America's children, joining cities in all 50 states and Washington, DC to raise awareness of children's issues.

Media Coverage:

 »Step Up for Kids a Succes, Henry Countian

 »Tennessee: Pinching the prison pipeline, Chatanooga Times

 »Zoo rally helps parents sort out options for helping youngsters, Commercial Appeal