[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 14, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 SCHIP IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER

  (Mr. WILSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of 
the State Children's Health Insurance Program, a program also known as 
SCHIP.
  With both Ohio and our Nation's unemployment level above 7 percent--
with job losses expected to continue to rise--it's more important than 
ever that American families have access to affordable health care. 
Reauthorizing SCHIP will serve as the first step toward providing 
hardworking Americans with the help they need to take care of their 
families during these difficult times.
  Children in rural areas, like my district, Ohio's Sixth District, 
depends on Medicaid or SCHIP for health insurance. Reauthorizing this 
vital program will ensure that more than 230,000 children in my home 
State of Ohio can continue to receive quality health care coverage.
  At a time when our Nation is facing unprecedented job losses and 
increased economic strain, it's critical that Congress work together to 
pass this legislation.

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