Posted on October 18th, 2007 by TechDigger
Bush just wants to focus on helping the poor children that need it?
Spectator Article
“I HAVE STRONGLY SUPPORTED THE S-CHIP as a governor, and I have done so as president,” said President Bush at the beginning of a hastily called press conference on September 20.
He was lying.
Take the time to read the entire article.
At the time [...]
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Posted on September 24th, 2007 by Dig ad veritas
MySA.com: Politics
Local health and political leaders joined forces Friday to urge President Bush and Congress to reauthorize and expand a public health care program for millions of children that is set to expire in just over a week.
Their pleadings came under the shadow of Bush’s recent threat that he’ll veto any attempt at a [...]
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Posted on May 4th, 2007 by Dig ad veritas
CDF
Facts about Texas Children
* Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children in the nation, with 20.2% lacking coverage, compared to 11.6% nationally. (2006 U.S. Census)
* More than 80% of uninsured children have at least one working parent. (U.S. Census)
* More [...]
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Posted on April 14th, 2007 by Dig ad veritas
MySA.com: Politics
Many families do not re-enroll every six months, which drops children from coverage. Dewhurst has said most Texans don’t have much sympathy “for someone that can’t fill out a two-page application every six months.”The Democrat-supported Lone Star Project in Washington reported this week that Dewhurst failed to file necessary forms at least six times [...]
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Posted on March 14th, 2007 by Dig ad veritas
MySA.com: Politics
At a glance: Accenture contractWhat happened: The state is ending its contract with the Texas Access Alliance, led by Bermuda-based Accenture. The companies determine eligibility for state social services and oversee applications and enrollment.
Why the plug was pulled: The state and Accenture couldn’t agree on the price and service level to continue it. A [...]
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Posted on March 1st, 2007 by TechDigger
MySA.com: Metro | State
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Senate Finance Chairman Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, said they don’t like the idea of lengthening the enrollment period for the Children’s Health Insurance Program from six months to one year.
How about making college students apply for financial aid every semester? Maybe senior citizens should have to choose their [...]
Filed under: American's Health Rankings, CHIPs, Children's Health Insurance Program, David Dewhurst, Steve Odgen, United Health Foundation, health insurance, health rankings, texas | No Comments »
Posted on January 31st, 2007 by TechDigger
So much for restoring cuts to the Children’s Health Insurance program.
Dewhurst lays out agenda
“I want to see truly eligible youngsters covered at the same time without scamming the system,” he said. “We don’t want people under welfare if they’re driving Cadillacs and they’ve got trust funds.
I beg your pardon, it looks Dewhurst does a plan [...]
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