Smith, Colleagues Approve Funds to Expand Health Care, Education Access

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Smith, Colleagues Approve Funds to Expand Health Care, Education Access

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) yesterday voted for the fiscal year 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill, H.R. 3043. The bill includes provisions that will expand health care access and college affordability. H.R. 3043 passed by a vote of 276 to 140.

"Last night, House Democrats passed fiscally responsible legislation that will help improve access to health care for 2 million Americans. This bill will make college more affordable. It will help improve our schools. And, it will provide needed funds for medical and educational initiatives in the Ninth District of Washington. I was pleased to support this measure and I commend my colleagues for passing it. The President should sign this bill," Smith said.

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