Monday, February 2nd, 2009
The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) received full Senate passage Jan. 29. The $32.8 billion legislation passed 66-32 to preserve coverage for the 7.4 million children enrolled in SCHIP in 2008 and provide health coverage for an additional 4.1 million low-income, uninsured children in the United States.
Monday, December 15th, 2008
At a Dec. 11 news conference, President-elect Barack Obama formally nominated former Senator Tom Daschle to be the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The South Dakota Democrat will also lead a White House health care reform team.
In a Dec. 11 news release, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said, “I have high regard for Senator Daschle. His leadership experience, familiarity with Washington, and interest in health care will serve him well as secretary.” Read more »
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