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House passes SCHIP
Even before Obama took office, the House of Representatives approved an expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). It passed, 289-139, on Jan. 14, 2009.
Obama praised the vote and said he wants SCHIP to be "one of the first measures I sign into law when I am president."
If it passes the Senate, he'll get his wish. We rate this promise In the Works.
Our Sources
U.S. House of Representatives, Roll call vote for SCHIP , Jan. 14, 2009
Washington Post, " House Votes to Expand Child Health Insurance ," Jan. 14, 2009