Ron Wyden actually said...

The solution is not to make communities dependent on Federal payments which is the path we're currently on.

Wyden emphasizes the need for communities to be self-sufficient rather than reliant on federal aid.

03/18/2013

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I was proud that in the 2009 reauthorization, an amendment I offered to include mandatory dental coverage was included under the CHIP progra...

This program is a lifeline for almost 9 million vulnerable kids.

I hope at some point you are able to consider the recommendation of MACPAC and other organizations of reauthorizing and funding the program ...

This has real consequences if there is delay.