CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009 -- (House of Representatives - February 4, 2009)
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Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support concurring to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2--The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.
In my District, home foreclosures and unemployment are devastating many families with no end in sight. A facility in my district, the Community Hospital of San Bernardino is being forced to eat the costs or turn children away.
This bill will provide needed health care to our most vulnerable, our most in need, America's children. With this bill, the state of California alone will be able to cover an additional 694,000 children who are currently uninsured.
SCHIP benefits will be further improved, providing for all children enrolled in SCHIP to receive dental coverage. Parents should not have to choose between putting food on the table or paying for health insurance.
For too long we've faced partisan debates that only hinder our efforts. We now have the "change'' voters want.
I urge my colleagues to help these families, do the responsible thing and vote for S-CHIP.
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