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On the recordDecember 2, 2014
I would urge my colleagues to consider an extension during the lame duck to ensure predictability to the many states that have come to rely and appreciate the CHIP program.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess advocates for extending CHIP funding to maintain coverage for children.

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