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| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=F2D1DC94-56BC-171B-3002-9A1472DD76CD | First Focus Campaign Honors Bennet for Children's Advocacy | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Today,the First Focus Campaign for Children (FFCC) honoredColorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennetas a 2013 Defender of Children for hiswork to improve the health, educational outcomes, and well-being of children. First Focus Campaign for Children is a national bipartisan children's advocacy group that recognizes members ofCongress whowork to promotechildren's issues,both in policy and budgetary decisions. We have a responsibility to help build a better future for our kids and grandkids,Bennet said.It's an honor toreceivethis award from an organization that hasdone so muchto improve the lives of children nationwide. As a formerschoolsuperintendent,Bennet has been a strong advocate for children's issuesthroughouthis career.During his time in the Senate,he has workedtoincrease childhood cancer researchandexpand research,education, and intervention activitiesrelatedto preterm birth.His breakthrough therapies provision in last year's FDA Reform bill, which helps expedite the approval process for certain lifesaving treatments,is helping improve the lives of kids with Cystic Fibrosis on a daily basis. FFCC priorities for the 113th Congressinclude reducing poverty, improving education, addressing child housing needs, and preventing abuse and neglect. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |