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		<lastmod>2017-02-08T18:07:54+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-03-22T19:56:01+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-07-13T16:58:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-07-26T15:07:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-10-26T18:28:47+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2017-10-27T13:47:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-02-12T21:51:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-09-27T17:37:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2020-05-27T19:54:47+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2022-06-02T15:21:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2023-12-20T16:37:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-01-10T15:12:14+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:47:59+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:48:36+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:48:38+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:48:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:48:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:49:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:49:36+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:49:38+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/childrens-bill-must-remain-intact-advocate-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:50:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:50:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:50:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/more-than-500000-children-would-benefit-from-house-immigration-bills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T01:50:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/children-hit-hard-by-covid-19-fallout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T02:05:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-senate-package-good-first-step-for-kids-but-children-need-more-robust-measures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T02:05:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/hud-homeless-data-dont-add-up-children-and-youth-pay-the-price/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T02:06:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/first-focus-campaign-for-children-releases-proactive-kids-agenda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T02:06:04+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2024-03-13T02:06:31+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/kids-came-in-last-in-the-house-farm-bill-vote/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T02:06:33+00:00</lastmod>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/new-report-shows-uninsured-children-could-double-black-latino-children-to-lead-the-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:51:56+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-scotus-ends-remain-in-mexico-policy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-5-and-under-vaccine-recommendation-is-good-first-step/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:17+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-cautious-praise-for-senate-gun-violence-agreement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-our-nations-children-deserve-a-commitment-to-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/16-national-health-care-organizations-urge-hhs-to-extend-covid-19-public-health-emergency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/aca-tweak-to-make-insurance-more-affordable-for-many-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-children-to-benefit-from-end-of-title-42/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:46+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-biden-budget-will-fuel-investment-in-our-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/sunday-marks-two-years-of-turning-away-children-title-42-still-causing-harm-to-children-and-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:51+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/good-solid-budget-benefits-children-but-leaves-millions-without-free-school-meals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:52+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/child-poverty-child-care-childrens-mental-health-gun-violence-and-other-issues-addressed-by-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:54+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/texas-transgender-directive-is-dangerous-discriminatory-and-completely-unacceptable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:54+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/family-glitch-could-soon-disappear-from-affordable-care-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:52:56+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-end-to-settlement-talks-betrays-migrant-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-cdc-vaccine-approval-opens-doors-to-our-school-age-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:24+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-white-house-plan-key-to-getting-shots-in-little-arms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/white-house-move-prioritizes-childrens-health-and-well-being-with-plan-for-vaccine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:39+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-malaria-vaccine-will-save-thousands-of-childrens-lives/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-we-condemn-the-mistreatment-of-haitian-children-and-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:48+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/child-poverty-soars-during-pandemic-but-aid-to-families-blunted-the-impact/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:50+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/health-insurance-for-children-drops-for-fourth-year-in-a-row/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:50+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/70-organizations-protest-texas-order-that-endangers-immigrant-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:53:52+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-snap-increase-will-strengthen-food-security-for-15-8-million-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:09+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-3-5t-budget-would-benefit-children-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-scotus-decision-on-aca-will-save-kids-lives/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:16+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-court-rightfully-re-asserted-that-kids-have-1st-amendment-rights-too/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:16+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-best-interests-of-children-must-govern-policy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-budget-offers-gains-for-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-thousands-of-children-and-families-to-benefit-from-haiti-temporary-protective-status/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-praise-for-fda-plan-to-seek-menthol-cigarette-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:36+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/8-ways-the-american-families-plan-offers-historic-progress-for-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:37+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/American-Families-Plan-1.png</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-jones-v-mississippi-sends-concerning-message-about-how-we-value-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:38+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-investment-supports-u-s-vital-child-care-infrastructure/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-democracy-voting-rights-and-our-youngest-citizens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-rule-change-gives-55000-children-a-lifeline/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:54:46+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-scotus-dismisses-public-charge-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-congratulations-to-biden-administration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:08+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-biden-directive-on-public-charge-will-clear-the-way-for-critical-assistance-to-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:08+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-government-must-right-its-wrongs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:09+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-hhs-pick-becerra-is-a-three-time-champion-for-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-daca-reinstatement-is-huge-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:16+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/voters-rank-kids-as-top-priority/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:18+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/national-coalition-calls-for-creating-new-white-house-led-focus-on-children-and-youth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:32+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/J6288_National_Office_White_House_Office_and_Conference_Social_Graphic_FIN-1.jpg</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/migrant-children-get-reprieve-from-federal-judge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:33+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/50-organizations-demand-that-leaders-commit2kids/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:40+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-u-s-shows-outright-animosity-toward-immigrant-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:55:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/2020-childrens-budget-summit-lawmakers-and-educators-discuss-continued-decline-in-childrens-share-of-federal-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-refugee-cap-closes-the-door-to-millions-of-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-public-charge-rule-endangers-millions-of-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/children-lose-health-insurance-for-3rd-year-in-a-row/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:13+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/figure5.png</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/new-census-figures-demonstrate-success-of-anti-poverty-measures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-275000-u-s-citizen-children-at-risk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-administrations-cruel-policies-endanger-immigrant-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:38+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-biden-child-care-plan-comprehensive-and-effective/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/analysis-children-denied-fair-share-of-federal-spending-for-5th-consecutive-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-foster-care-order-misses-the-mark/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:56:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-3-million-kids-at-risk-from-trump-administration-position/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-after-daca-decision-congress-now-must-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:01+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-children-need-the-u-s-to-support-who-more-than-ever/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-systemic-racism-traumatizes-our-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/amicus-brief-urges-scotus-to-preserve-affordable-care-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-president-trumps-fy-2021-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/house-hearings-tackle-regulatory-threats-to-children-and-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-medicaid-waivers-imperil-childrens-health-coverage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:46+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/congress-must-block-funding-for-public-charge-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:48+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-first-focus-on-children-calls-on-administration-to-stick-to-plan-to-ban-all-flavored-e-cigarettes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/the-ruling-on-affordable-care-act-endangers-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:57:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/first-focus-on-children-hails-injunction-on-public-charge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:08+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/2019-childrens-budget-shows-spending-on-debt-outstrips-spending-on-kids-for-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/first-focus-on-children-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-rise-in-uninsured-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/alarming-2018-census-data-spurs-new-call-for-national-poverty-targets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:16+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/final-rule-on-children-in-u-s-custody-means-more-kids-in-cages-for-indefinite-periods-of-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:18+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/press-release-first-focus-on-children-calls-public-charge-rule-morally-reprehensible-economically-foolish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/proposed-changes-to-snap-will-overwhelmingly-harm-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:35+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-on-trump-administrations-plan-for-mass-immigration-arrests/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:37+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/press-release-scotus-decision-on-census-preserves-the-health-welfare-and-rights-of-millions-of-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:39+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/joint-statement-children-and-youth-organizations-condemn-cuts-to-educational-and-recreational-services-for-migrant-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:44+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-cpag-responds-to-omb-proposal-on-new-poverty-calculation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:51+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-5th-child-dies-in-the-custody-of-the-federal-government/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:58:52+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CAMPAIGN-TWITTERBANNER-01.png</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/child-poverty-action-group-launches-end-child-poverty-u-s-campaign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:59:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-ending-birthright-citizenship-would-directly-harm-innocent-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:59:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-new-family-separation-efforts-will-lead-to-imprisonment-of-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T13:59:51+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/dhs-proposed-public-charge-rule-would-harm-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T14:00:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-draft-of-proposed-immigration-rule-would-hurt-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T14:00:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/in-the-news-being-a-kid-is-a-negative-factor-under-trumps-new-immigration-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T14:00:11+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EMS-Logo-Promoting-Cross-Cultural.png</image:loc>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/press-release-share-of-federal-spending-on-children-has-decreased-1-7-percent-since-fy-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T14:00:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-child-poverty-is-still-unacceptably-high-for-an-economy-in-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T14:00:17+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-proposed-rule-would-allow-indefinite-detention-of-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T14:00:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://staging.firstfocus.org/news/statement-the-harm-of-family-separation-goes-beyond-a-failure-to-meet-a-deadline/</loc>
		<lastmod>2024-03-13T14:00:41+00:00</lastmod>
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