[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 3, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE

  (Mr. BUTTERFIELD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, this week we have yet another 
opportunity to ensure that every child in America has access to health 
care. And during these tough economic times, it is even more critical 
that we move quickly and send the Children's Health Insurance Program 
Reauthorization Act to President Obama for his signature.
  In my State of North Carolina, there are about 240,000 children 
enrolled in the program. But we still have an estimated 296,000 
children who lack health insurance. By passing this bill, Madam 
Speaker, we can reduce that number by 46 percent. Our children need 
health insurance now.
  I hope you will join me in approving this important bill this week 
when it comes to the floor.

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