We have not written much recently on the SCHIP battle between a bipartisan Congressional majority on one side and President Bush and his dwindling band of true believers on the other. Not much because there’s no controversy over SCHIP renewal in this part of the nation at all. Every single member of the US House from New England voted in favor of the reauthorization bill. Every Senator — save Judd Gregg from New Hampshire — will vote for it tomorrow.
So, what to do? How about sending a thank you note to your member of Congress to thank him or her for the House action on SCHIP? Could not be easier. Click here for a contact list. And click here to send an immediate email message courtesy of FamiliesUSA.
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