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Rep. Adam Smith Supports Legislation to Reduce the Number of Uninsured Children

Press Release

Date: Feb. 4, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health Insurance


Rep. Adam Smith Supports Legislation to Reduce the Number of Uninsured Children

Rep. Adam Smith today joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives in support of the final version of legislation to provide health care to 11 million children. The legislation is expected to reduce the number of uninsured children in Washington state by 42%. The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization Act was approved by a vote of 290-135.

"The renewal of SCHIP is a significant win for Washington state. With unemployment rising, causing many to lose healthcare for their children and their families, this reauthorization is especially important," said Congressman Adam Smith. "I was proud to support efforts to increase the number of insured children in our state which will reduce the costly use of emergency rooms for primary care, and move us closer to providing every child in our nation with affordable, high-quality health care."


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