Congress moves to expand SCHIP health program
Congress accelerates action to raise SCHIP funding from about 5 to 12 billion annually for five years, aiming to cover about 4 million of 9 million uninsured children. Senate vote mirrors earlier 68 to 31 outcome. Bush veto contemplated. Democrats press to frame Republicans as opposing kids. SCHIP remains a federal state partnership funding about 70 percent by the federal government.
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In the rush to arm Iraqi forces, U S officials delivered tens of thousands of rifles pistols body armor vehicles and radios plus millions of rounds but kept poor records. An inspector general inquiry and congressional scrutiny follow as critics say weapons and funds often failed to reach the right hands or places.
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