Apr 10th, 2008 · A key Senate Committee had a hearing Wednesday on a controversial rule tacked on to the State Children's Health Insurance Program by the Bush administration. The rule states that lower-income children should get coverage before those in families that earn more.
Dec 19th, 2007 · The Democratic-led Congress officially waves the white flag of surrender on its top domestic issue: the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP. Democrats repeatedly sought to increase funding for the program, but in the end passed a bill to continue SCHIP in its current form.
Nov 1st, 2007 · The Senate is working on its third version of a bill to expand the state children's health insurance program, known as SCHIP, which President Bush says will prompt his second veto if it isn't squarely targeted at poor children. Lawmakers say the program can keep operating on temporary funding.
Oct 31st, 2007 · In an interview with Robert Siegel, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi touts Democratic accomplishments in Congress in the past 10 months, but acknowledges that the lack of action on changing the course in Iraq has eclipsed everything they have achieved this year. She also discusses the ongoing negotiations with the White House on SCHIP.
Oct 27th, 2007 · This week wildfires in southern California consume nearly half a million acres, forcing evacuations and destroying homes and businesses. The United States imposes tougher sanctions on Iran, and President Bush asks Congress for an additional $46 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Oct 26th, 2007 · The children's health insurance bill known as SCHIP came up for a vote again in the House. It was revised a bit by Democrats to try to gain enough Republican votes to override President Bush's promised veto. But they fell short once again.
Oct 19th, 2007 · Lawmakers are already starting to hammer out another version of the children's health insurance plan after a failed vote to turn back President Bush's veto. The current program expires Nov. 16. A recent poll by NPR, Kaiser, and Harvard shows Americans will support a significant expansion.
Oct 18th, 2007 · As expected, the House has failed to override President Bush's veto of a popular children's health insurance bill. The 273-156 tally meant that the Democrats fell 13 votes short of the two-thirds majority supporters needed to override.