Mike Thompson: “keeping kids healthy today means that the government will inherit a healthier Medicare population tomorrow. Investing in…”

“keeping kids healthy today means that the government will inherit a healthier Medicare population tomorrow. Investing in our children is both common sense and it's cost-effective. It was very difficult to watch the former majority allow the national debt to grow to record heights. Today, I am proud that the new Democratic leadership has said no to deficit spending. The CHAMP Act is emblematic of that shift. It is completely paid for. The CHAMP Act guarantees that both eligible children and Medicare seniors can access qualify health care. Make no mistake. Without this legislation, 5 million new kids won't be able to get health care, and millions more already in the program will see their benefits cut. Without this legislation, physicians will take the biggest rate cut in the history of the Medicare program. Without this legislation, Medicare benefits that are critical to rural communities will expire. Today, with the passage of the CHAMP Act, Congress has taken an historic step. So be a champion for kids, be a champion for seniors and be a champion for common sense. Vote ``aye'' on the CHAMP Act.”