What we need is to fully fund the program and give States, and more importantly, families, the peace of mind...
I very much appreciate what Senator Stabenow and Senator Grassley are trying to do here.
This did not just come about by accident. It came about because of the extraordinary leadership of our chairman and the ...
inefficiency wastes money. And if you waste money, you are not dealing with the scarce services.
It is really important for States to have the certainty right now so that they can plan appropriately.
I mean, obviously, we are going to have to have discussions back and forth on that, but that is my objective. That is ou...
I want to leave this hearing saying that I think we all understand--and you did not mean it that way, of course--that ki...
It is vital that the Congress springs into action in the days ahead to reauthorize CHIP's funding.
With all of the very difficult and complex decisions you have to make about health care in America, surely whether or no...
I hope at some point you are able to consider the recommendation of MACPAC and other organizations of reauthorizing and ...
The last thing that single mom needs is a government letter stamped 'notice of termination' explaining that her sick kid...
The Congress created CHIP with one goal in mind: that was to make sure that no American child falls through the cracks o...
But without congressional action soon--as Senator Wyden clearly explained--States will be forced to start preparations t...
I ask you today to continue funding CHIP.
I am confident that in short order Congress can pass a strong and bipartisan extension of CHIP that will last for many y...
CHIP adds a level of security to the health care of that single mom and others above and beyond Medicaid.
Congress now faces an important decision regarding the future of CHIP during a period of great uncertainty affecting oth...
This program is a lifeline for almost 9 million vulnerable kids.
