Health Sep 28 Watch Senate Passage of SCHIP Measure Increases Pressure on President Bush Congressional Democrats have increased their pressure on President Bush to not veto an expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. On Thursday night, the Senate passed the plan by a wide enough margin to override a veto.
Health Jul 30 Watch Congress Eyes Expanding Children’s Health Insurance Lawmakers and President Bush have been at odds over funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program, which is set to expire this year. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt and GOP Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty debate the matter.
Politics May 29 Watch Health Care Becomes Key Political Issue for Candidates Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., revealed his plan to revamp the country's health care system Tuesday, becoming the latest presidential candidate to propose changes. A health policy professor and the NewsHour's health correspondent Susan Dentzer outline the issues.
Health May 28 Watch Advocates Push to Extend Children’s Health Insurance Program Congress is expected in the coming months to debate renewing a children's health insurance program for low-income children. The NewsHour looks at the fight to preserve the program.