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Mike Michaud: “We strongly urge the Committee to approve H.R. 288, the 'CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013,' introduced by…”

On the recordApril 23, 2013
We strongly urge the Committee to approve H.R. 288, the 'CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013,' introduced by Ranking Member Michaud that would increase the eligibility age to 26.
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Mike Michaud
Democratic · Maine

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Michaud advocates for expanding health coverage for children of disabled veterans.

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