The government gets it right on Head Start. We are providing opportunities for children in underserved areas where parents may not be able to afford preschool so they can begin their schooling with a running or Head Start. Bob Filner affordareabegin share on social
Three thousand jurisdictions across the U.S. are estimated to have had gang activity in 2001. In 2002, 32% of cities with a population of 25 to 50 thousand reported a gang-related homicide. Bob Filner activitycityestimate Change image and share on social
However, as a parent, as a grandparent, as a former educator, I know that these practices alone when we are dealing with young children are insufficient. We will never control this rising epidemic without greater accountability from the food industry. Bob Filner accountabilitychildcontrol share on social
Studies indicate that these children are more susceptible to advertising and even less likely to understand the purpose of this advertising. Bob Filner advertisechildpurpose Change image and share on social
Childhood obesity is best tackled at home through improved parental involvement, increased physical exercise, better diet and restraint from eating. Bob Filner childhooddieteat Change image and share on social
Congress is headed in the wrong direction with this bill which removes any and all incentives from the food industry to improve their products for children. Bob Filner billchildcongress Change image and share on social
If the President really wanted to know exactly how Rove and Libby were involved, he could walk down to their offices and demand that they answer him honestly. Bob Filner answerdemandhonestly Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, my district like many others across the country has a problem with gangs, which is why I introduced this amendment. Bob Filner amendmentcountrydistrict Change image and share on social
I'm a hugger of both men and women. As it turns out that those are taken in an offensive manner, I need to have a greater sense of awareness of what I am doing, and we will correct that, and I am taking those steps. Bob Filner awarenesscorrectgreat share on social
These are busy times for the Border Patrol, the customs agents, immigration folks; but if we are going to send these agencies to fight a war on drugs, to fight a war against illegal behavior, we have to send them the proper tools. Bob Filner agencyagentbehavior share on social
