House Approves Legislation To Expand SCHIP, Revise Medicare
Monday, August 6th, 2007
The House on Wednesday voted 225-204 to approve legislation (HR 3162) that would reauthorize SCHIP and make changes to the Medicare program, Roll Call reports (Dennis, Roll Call, 8/2). Five Republicans voted with 220 Democrats to pass the measure, while 10 Democrats and 194 Republicans voted against it (Pear, New York Times, 8/2). SCHIP is set to expire on Sept. 30. [click link for full article]
