WASHINGTON, D.C.  -  Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in response to the House passage of a bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.

“With our economy in recession and so many East Alabama families struggling with layoffs and lost healthcare coverage, it’s critical Congress reauthorizes this important program that ultimately helps children and families who need it most. This bill is far from perfect, but with working families facing increasingly difficult economic times I believe it’s time to get this done. I am hopeful that the state of Alabama will continue to run a successful ALL Kids program and this bill will only help in their ability to serve the needy kids in our communities.”

Rogers said he voted in favor of the bill which passed the House 289-139. He also voted in favor of the Republican alternative which would have forced states to cover the poorest children first and included other features that he believes would have made a stronger bill.

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