American Civil Liberties Union

Rights of the Poor:
Poor people are one of the least powerful groups in the U.S. and their civil liberties are therefore always in a precarious state. The ACLU has defended the rights of the poor against government arbitrariness and abuse through litigation, lobbying and public education.

Rights of the Poor : Publications

Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning in New Jersey (10/24/2005)
During the last five years, the number of New Jersey children enrolled in Medicaid who have been tested for childhood lead poisoning has increased significantly. Working together, advocates and New Jersey's Medicaid agency have shown that targeted outreach and education to parents and medical professionals can have a meaningful impact on the identification and treatment of lead poisoned children.

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