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Funding Still Needed for SCHIP
September 03, 2008 - While public pressure has led to the reversal of a directive that would have hurt many middle income families seeking health care for their children, the Bush administration has yet to expand funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
House Lawmakers Debate SCHIP
May 20, 2008 – Eight House lawmakers recently discussed a host of health care issues, including the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), during a debate at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Bush Administration Violates Federal Law on SCHIP
April 22, 2008 - By limiting individual states’ ability to provide health coverage to moderate-income children, the Bush administration violated federal law, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a report released last week.
SCHIP's Importance to Voters
March 14, 2008 – Democratic lawmakers are pointing to Democrat Bill Foster’s upset of Republican Jim Oberweis to replace former Speaker Dennis Hastert as proof of the importance of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to voters.
Democratic Governors Criticize Bush Administration on SCHIP
February 29, 2008 – At a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing, three Democratic governors urged Congress to block a policy of the Bush administration that hinders the ability of the states to expand their State Children Health Insurance (SCHIP) programs.
Lagging Economy Highlights Importance of Children's Health Insurance
January 22, 2008 – A slowing economy highlights the importance of overriding the President’s veto of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
House Plans Vote to Override SCHIP Veto
January 15, 2008 - Congressional leaders are planning a vote next week to override President Bush’s second veto of legislation expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
A Look at Three State's Efforts to Expand SCHIP
January 14, 2008 – Delaware, Montana and Texas are three states that are working to expand health coverage for children.
State Efforts to Provide Children Health Insurance Shut Down
January 10, 2008 – After the Bush administration twice vetoed legislation expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), officials in Ohio, Oklahoma and Louisiana developed plans to expand Medicaid eligibility in order to cover more children in low-income families.
Bush Kills Health Care Hope for Millions
January 3, 2008 - President Bush signed legislation maintaining current funding levels for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) through March 2009, despite broad bi-partisan support to expand the program and provide more children with health insurance.
Outrage Grows Over SCHIP Veto
December 17, 2007 – Bi-partisan outrage continues to grow over President Bush’s decision last week to veto reauthorization and expanding funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Bush Vetoes Children Health Bill for a Second Time
December 13, 2007 – President Bush for the second time denied millions of children health insurance by vetoing legislation expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Many Low-Income Children Set to Lose Health Insurance
December 11, 2007 – The Marin Independent Journal recently took a close look at the nearly 3,000 Marin County kids in California who could lose health insurance if the President vetoes expanding funding to the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Congress to Send Bush Second SCHIP Bill
Democratic Congressional leaders announced on Friday they will be sending President Bush a second bill that expands the State Children’s Health Insurance Bill (SCHIP) by $35 billion over the next five years.
SCHIP Battle Impacts California, Other States
November 27, 2007 – Like many states throughout the country, California is beginning to be impacted by President Bush’s unwillingness to sign a bill expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Schools Picking Up Slack for Uninsured Children
November 20, 2007 – With President Bush refusing to sign a bill expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), academic performance is suffering as many educators throughout the country spend time and effort to find affordable medical care for many of their students.
Senate, House Proceed With SCHIP Negotiations
November 6, 2007 – With a fresh veto threat from President Bush looming, Senate and House lawmakers are meeting this week to craft a State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) bill that would gain enough support in the House to override a veto.
Senate Passes Second SCHIP Bill
By a vote of 64-30, the Senate yesterday approved a second piece of legislation aimed at providing an additional four million children with health insurance by expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by $35 million.
Numerous States Facing Dim Outlook for Child Health Insurance
October 31, 2007 - With President Bush threatening to veto a second bill expanding funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), a federal study says twenty-one states will run out of money for children’s health insurance in the coming year.
House Approves Modified SCHIP Bill
October 26, 2007 – By a vote of 265-142, the U.S. House passed modified legislation yesterday expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by $35 billion over the next five years.
House Democrats Poised to Bring New SCHIP Bill to the Floor
October 24, 2007 – House Democrats announced yesterday that they will bring the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) back to the floor this week.
Dems Continue Push to Get Children Health Insurance
October 23, 2007 – Congressional Democrats continue to make the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) a top priority, inviting the head of March of Dimes to deliver the party’s radio address this past Saturday.
Dems Vow to Press Forward on SCHIP Bill
October 19, 2007 – After falling just 13 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override President Bush’s veto of increased funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), House lawmakers are pledging to move forward with a new version of the bill.
Congressional Leaders Look to Override Bush SCHIP Veto
October 15, 2007 - House lawmakers will vote Thursday on whether or not to override President Bush’s veto of legislation that would have increased funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) by $35 billion over five years.
Bush Vetoes Children's Health Insurance
With total disregard to what the majority of Americans want, including members of his own party, President Bush vetoed legislation last week that would have provided new funding to cover an additional 4 million of the nation’s neediest children under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
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