New York Times: House Votes to Expand Children’s Health Care

From The New York Times: With enthusiastic support from President-elect Barack Obama, the House on Wednesday passed a bill to expand the Children's Health Insurance Program. President Bush twice had vetoed similar legislation.

Mr. Obama will probably be able to sign the bill within days of taking office on Tuesday. The Senate might take action within a week.

The House vote was 289 to 139. Supporters never mustered more than 273 votes for similar legislation in the last two years.

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