Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Stabenow Comes Through for Kids

Sen. Debbie Stabenow made her reputation in the Michigan Legislature by promoting children's issues, and she's doing the same in the U.S. Senate. We haven't given Stabenow her due in this space and it's time to make amends.

Stabenow has been one of the leaders in expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program, providing coverage to children of the working poor. The Lansing State Journal has a piece on the legislation's progress from last week (July 20, 2007).

Stabenow and other supporters of the legislation face an uphill battle in getting the program expanded. George Bush has threatened a veto, having suddenly found his veto pen once Democrats took over control of Congress.

She deserves a pat-on-the-back for fighting for kids, who can't afford lobbyists, don't have a PAC, and can't vote yet.

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