House Passes Children's Health Bill

A broad House majority gave final approval last night to a $35 billion expansion of the popular children's health insurance program, with members from both parties brushing aside a stern veto threat from President Bush to vote their support, 265 to 159.
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Christopher Lee and Jonathan Weisman

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