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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Brains and Eggs: Documenting the Texas GOP atrocities: children are dying
I sat down earlier today and started a post about the CPPP conference call. I was about half way done when I saved it as a note because life got in the way. I came back and the note is gone. ARGHHHH!! I was sitting [...]
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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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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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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 [...]
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