Again, all I want is a chance for it to be brought up so we can look at all of the different ways. I think we can do it within the current system, but I would like to see it brought up so we can have that debate on how do we solve this problem, how do we cover our kids with health insurance, a critical issue, one facing an incredible number of families. Just think about it, three kids every single minute. We have been talking I do not know how many minutes, but three kids each of those minutes we have been talking loses their health insurance. It is an issue we just have to face.
Darlene Hooley: “Again, all I want is a chance for it to be brought up so we can look at all of the different ways. I think we can do it…”
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Addressing the need for health insurance coverage for children during a floor debate.
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