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Bush OKs child health program extension
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| 12/29/2007
| Ben Feller
Posted on 12/29/2007 9:29:38 AM PST by Deek1969
President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice vetoing attempts to expand it.
Politically, the move was a victory for Bush, although Democrats say it will come back to hurt Republicans at the polls.
The extension of the State Children's Health Insurance Program is expected to provide states with enough money to cover those enrolled through March 2009. Bush and some Republican lawmakers say the program will still serve those that it should: children from families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.
"We're pleased that the program will be extended and that states can be certain of their funding," White House spokesman Tony Fratto said.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 110th; bush; healthcare; schip
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posted on
12/29/2007 9:29:39 AM PST
by
Deek1969
To: Deek1969
We are such a great country that we will grant to people whose families own two properties health insurance paid for by the taxpayers.
God Bless America!
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posted on
12/29/2007 9:38:34 AM PST
by
pnh102
To: Deek1969
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posted on
12/29/2007 1:14:35 PM PST
by
Rastus
To: Deek1969
SCHIP, just more welfare. I want a politician that will keep his hand out of my pocket.
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posted on
12/29/2007 2:28:03 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
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To: Deek1969
Disgraceful. These types of handout programs should be abolished, not kept alive. Shame on you Mr. President for stealing from the taxpayers yet AGAIN!
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posted on
12/29/2007 4:29:31 PM PST
by
socialismisinsidious
( The socialist income tax system turns US citizens into beggars or quitters!)
To: Deek1969
children from families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.
Amazingly though these families can afford cell phones, game systems, cable, big screen t.v.s, new cars, gymnastic lessons, vacations, Internet and dinners out. Go figure.
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posted on
12/29/2007 4:32:50 PM PST
by
socialismisinsidious
( The socialist income tax system turns US citizens into beggars or quitters!)
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