Jan 18
Senate Passes Child Health Insurance Bill
The U.S. Senate is finally getting serious about making sure that America’s children have health insurance coverage. They recently passed a second measure to double the funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, a children’s health insurance program on a 64-30 vote after the House of Representatives passed it with a 265-142 majority. Next, on to the White House where it is expected that George W. will veto the bill as he did a few months ago on a bill that was almost exactly the same.
The State Children’s Health Insurance Program provides states with the money to make sure that its children are covered for their medical costs. Those who are for it say that providing low-income kids with health insurance will help them get the check-ups they need to prevent illnesses that will cost the state more in the long run. Those who are against it say that their parameters are too vague and will cover children whose parents can afford private coverage.
Says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, says: “The president has manufactured phony excuse after phony excuse to mislead Americans into opposing. Regardless, we will continue to work in good faith with the president and Republican leaders … to provide 10 million American children the healthcare they need.”
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