Today was a great day for the Obama administration, the Democratic leadership, and for America, as the House gave final approval and President Obama signed into law Children's Health Insurance Legislation.
"S-CHIP" or state children's health insurance program, provides health insurance coverage to children who come from low income homes that are above what Medicaid would cover -- the working poor.
President Bush, the "good man," the "fine Christian" that I was constantly told he is, had led the charge against the bill. He was successful, and for two years, millions of children needing health services didn't get them.
The plan was created in 1997 and has generally enjoyed bipartisan support. By every measure over the years it has been a success. This program will immediately provide health care to over 7 million children, the overwhelming majority of whom would otherwise not have had it.
Today, a decent man did the God-fearing thing. Today, America took care of its children. It didn't even make the nightly news (ABC, at least), but for 7 million children, I guarantee you, it was the most important thing that happened.
Obama Signs Children’s Health Insurance Bill
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