Jason Altmire: “It is covering children that are uninsured. In Pennsylvania alone…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2007

It is covering children that are uninsured. In Pennsylvania alone, there is 281,000 uninsured children. We are talking about children in this country that lack health insurance, and this program in States all across this country has gone above and beyond and covered these children. But again, the President's budget gives $10 billion less than is needed just to maintain the current level of service, not even moving in the direction of extending the program.

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Jason Altmire

Pennsylvania

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Discussing the impact of the President's budget on uninsured children during a floor speech.

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Jason Altmire: “It is covering children that are uninsured. In Pennsylvania alone, there is 281,000 uninsured children. We are talking…”

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