Wednesday, February 4, 2009

SCHIP Passes

Finally. Some good news...

Today Obama signed a bill that gives $32.8 billion to the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) which, ABC News reports will help approximately 4 million uninsured children. The House sent the bill directly to the White House after a 290 - 135 vote. The funds are being raised by raising the federal tobacco tax.

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