Brendan Creamer
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On a beautiful Monday morning, May 19th, 2014, Anne Mosle, Vice President, The Aspen Institute and Executive Director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute...
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Follow @EmmalieDropkin In 2014, in the midst of difficult budget decisions, President Obama and Congress made a commitment to our youngest, most vulne...
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Nestled in the warmth of their blankets and surrounded by love, the 3-year-olds are peacefully napping at the on-site Jeremiah Child Development Cente...