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Thursday, August 2, 2007

House Okays Children's Health Program Expansion


The House yesterday approved legislation vastly expanding a federal health insurance program for the children of the working poor, shrugging off a fresh veto threat from President Bush and the fierce opposition of House Republicans. (Washington Post, Thursday)

It'll keep minds off what really needs to be done.

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