Children in Poverty
Judith Weitz
Tuesday, 09 Feb 1988 at 12:00 pm – Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Judith Weitz is the Director of State and Local Affairs at the Children's Defense Fund where she develops and implements strategies for mobilizing advocates for children and families. She co-authored several reports including Suffer the Children: The Politics of Mental Health in Massachusetts, The Deficit Reduction Act of 1984, and medicaid changes for Children and Pregnant Women.Part of the National Affairs Series.
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Lecture Etiquette
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- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
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