WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the following statement on the Majority’s plans to hold a politically-motivated vote tomorrow to override President Bush’s veto of a measure to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to cover adults, illegal immigrants, and families that already have private health insurance:The Do Nothing 110th Congress is back in session...
“Last year, the Majority routinely used our nation’s children as a political football. In spite of our overwhelming bipartisan vote last month to extend the SCHIP program into 2009 and cover the program’s funding shortfall, it is clear that the political games have not ended. Tomorrow’s politically-motivated veto override vote is especially disappointing in light of the renewed commitment to work together on an economic growth package, which is proof that Congress can work together to put the interests of the nation above petty partisan concerns.
“Since the outset of the SCHIP debate, Republicans have made it clear that the program should be renewed in a way that keeps its focus on the low-income children a bipartisan Congress established the program to serve in the first place. That remains our focus again this year, particularly with so many families facing serious economic uncertainty. During these challenging days, it would be irresponsible to expand the SCHIP program to cover adults, illegal immigrants, and those who already have private health insurance at the expense of the low-income children who need it most. But in spite of our sluggish economy, which is making matters even more difficult for low-income families with children, that is exactly what the Majority’s flawed SCHIP bill would do. This is why the President’s veto will be sustained – and why the Majority finally needs to reach out to Republicans to renew SCHIP in a bipartisan way.”
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
SCHIP Again? Really???
Apparently, the Democrats want to bring up Healthcare for Illegals and Adults again... This just in from Republican Leader, my Congressman and a Great American -- John Boehner:
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