Jay Rockefeller: “I want the agency to use all of its existing authority.”

We simply cannot afford to take this major step backwards and jeopardize the future of generations by allowing CHIP to expire.

Having health insurance is a fabulous thing. So is having an education.

Just as a follow-up to the question of funding which was addressed, CBO actually has come out with an estimate on what all of this would cost. It is not $20 billion; it is in the area of zero up to $10 billion over that period of 4 years.

If confirmed, I will commit to review all of the statutory requirements and congressional deadlines.