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Article: REP. LOWEY: SUPPORT FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS CRITICAL

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October 12, 2006
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Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. (18th CD), issued the following press release:

Rep. Nita M. Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) and afterschool program participants across Westchester and Rockland Counties today celebrated Lights On Afterschool, a national day of celebration to promote the critical importance of Afterschool programs in the lives of children, families, and communities.

"Study after study has confirmed that afterschool programs help students learn while ensuring that children are safe and productive after the regular school day ends," said Congresswoman Lowey. "Lights on Afterschool gives students, educators, and parents the opportunity to show their communities the good work being done ...

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